Politicians pay tribute to Dilip Kumar: Actor Dilip Kumar passed away due to his prolonged illness at the age of 98 on the morning of July 7, 2021. The actor was admitted to Hinduja Hospital's non-COVID facility on Tuesday, after his condition worsened due to prolonged illness.
The news of his demise was shared from the late actor's official Twitter account by his close friend Faisal Farooqui, "With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, a few minutes ago. We are from God and to him, we return. (sic)"
The actor was also previously admitted to the same hospital a month ago after having episodes of breathlessness and had a drop in oxygen saturation.
After the news of Dilip Kumar's death, several politicians of the country came forward to give their tributes to the late actor.
General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, Priyanka Gandhi remembered the late actor and extended her condolences to the family and loved ones of the actor.
"ये देश है वीर जवानों का", "अपनी आजादी को हम हरगिज मिटा सकते नहीं" जैसे गीतों को करोड़ों लोगों की जुबां तक पहुंचाने वाले और जीवन को अभिनय के जरिए पर्दे पर उकेरने वाले महान अभिनेता दिलीप कुमार जी का जाना सिनेमा के एक युग का अंत है।
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 7, 2021
परिजनों एवं प्रियजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदनाएं। pic.twitter.com/bBiXpeP3vj
The Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smriti Irani called the death of the actor, the "end of an era".
End of an era… Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/CrJJvtkMCP
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 7, 2021
Legends never die, they live on forever, in our hearts and minds.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) July 7, 2021
Saddened to hear of Shri Dilip Kumar’s passing. May god give lots of strength to Saira Banu ji& his loved ones. My heartfelt condolences to millions of his fans across the world. May his soul RIP. #DilipKumar
National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress Supriya Shrinate also paid tribute to the late actor and wrote, "His magic lives on."
His magic lives on #DilipKumar
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) July 7, 2021
Member of Parliament Nusrat Jahan remembered the actor and wrote that it was the end of an era, but the late actor will be loved and missed forever.
End of an era. #DilipKumar Saab will be loved and missed forever! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iAMFE3U7sQ
— Nusrat Jahan Ruhi (@nusratchirps) July 7, 2021
Remembering Kumar's contribution to the industry, another National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress, Dr Shama Mohamed wrote on her Twitter handle that Dilip Kumar was not just one of the greatest actors in the Indian cinema but was a legend who paved the way for future generations actors and filmmakers. She further wrote that India has lost its finest superstar and not just Bollywood but the entire country will be "poorer without Dilip saab".
#DilipKumar wasn't just one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, he was a legend who paved the way for future generations of actors & filmmakers. Today, India has lost its finest superstar. Not just Bollywood, but the entire country will be poorer without Dilip saab. RIP! pic.twitter.com/74eXIgjgLh
— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) July 7, 2021