Dilip Kumar: Indians, Pakistanis pay tributes to Bollywood icon | Bollywood News
Kumar, 98, was one among Indian cinema’s most revered actors and starred in almost 60 movies in a profession spanning 50 years.
Tributes are pouring in from Indian and Pakistani actors, politicians, sports activities personalities and even an animal rights group after iconic Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar died aged 98.
“Dilip Kumar … can be remembered as a cinematic legend,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Twitter, shortly after the legendary actor died early on Wednesday morning.
“He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, as a consequence of which audiences throughout generations have been enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world.”
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind stated: “Dilip Kumar summarised in himself a historical past of rising India. The thespian’s appeal transcended all boundaries, and he was cherished throughout the subcontinent. Along with his demise, an period ends.”
Kumar would “stay without end within the coronary heart of India”, Kovind added.
Adieu Dilip Saab . Unknown to you I’ve been your Eklavya.Thanks for the films.Thanks for the language . Thanks for the dignity . Thanks for being socially accountable.Thanks🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/P5UeMUOQ8t
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 7, 2021
India’s major opposition politician Rahul Gandhi stated Kumar’s “extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema can be remembered for generations to return”.
Born Mohammed Yusuf Khan in 1922 in Peshawar – now a part of Pakistan – Kumar turned a well-liked actor in Indian cinema’s golden age between the Nineteen Forties and Nineteen Sixties, starring in almost 60 movies in a profession spanning 50 years.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan stated he was “saddened” by the information.
“I can always remember his generosity in giving his time to assist increase funds for SKMTH [Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research] … his look in [Pakistan] and London helped increase enormous quantities,” Khan stated on Twitter.
Dililp Kumar saheb. A profession that teaches many actors like me a regular and dedication to take care of of their efficiency. Really one of many best actors of India leaves us in the present day however leaves us with a treasure trove of his brilliance by means of his performing. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/PNdBzjYj7R
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 7, 2021
Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood’s hottest actor, known as Kumar his “idol” and stated on Twitter: “An epic period has drawn curtains … By no means to occur once more.”
“An establishment has gone. Every time the historical past of Indian cinema can be written, it shall all the time be ‘earlier than Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar’,” Bachchan added.
Akshay Kumar, one other of contemporary Bollywood’s largest luminaries, stated: “To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken a whole period of Indian cinema away with him. My ideas and prayers are along with his household.”
The veteran actor loved a following throughout the Indian subcontinent and among the many international diaspora.
Each now & then some people come alongside who single-handedly alter the current & write historical past… One such legend was Dilip saab for the world of cinema. pic.twitter.com/30LnjPTmZD
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 7, 2021
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi stated his loss of life was a “enormous loss” for his followers in Pakistan, Mumbai “and throughout the globe”.
“He lives on in our hearts,” Afridi added.
India cricket captain, Virat Kohli, who’s in England to guide the nationwide Take a look at squad for a collection towards the hosts, stated, “At this time, an icon who was cherished by generations passes away. Relaxation in peace Dilip ji. My condolences to the household.”
Dilip Kumar’s spouse Saira Banu, sporting a blue masks within the centre, mourns close to his physique at a hospital in Mumbai [Rafiq Maqbool/AP Photo]
Sachin Tendulkar, the nation’s batting legend, additionally provided his “heartfelt condolences” to Kumar’s household: “There’ll by no means be one other such as you.”
“Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled and also you’ll be missed dearly,” he posted on Twitter.
Animal rights strain group PETA India provided its condolences too, saying “animals all over the place have misplaced a fantastic good friend”.
The organisation stated Kumar had helped it enact a ban on the entry of elephants into Mumbai, “sparing them violence and cruelty and guaranteeing the security of Mumbai’s human residents”.
PETA India misplaced a good friend.@TheDilipKumar helped us encourage ban on entry of elephants in Mumbai. His help means elephants spared cruelty, human security ensured.
Heartfelt condolences to household, pals, followers.
Dilip saab, we’ll miss u. https://t.co/0QMctX2JQu
— PETA India (@PetaIndia) July 7, 2021
