Dilip Kumar Passes Away: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Rajnath Singh offer condolences

Dilip Kumar breathed his last on Wednesday (July 7). The 98-year-old actor died after a prolonged illness. Sharing the sad news of the actor’s demise, his family friend Faisal Farooqui tweeted, “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return.” The veteran actor was suffering from various age-related ailments.

The news of Dilip Kumar’s death has left the entire film industry shattered. Condolences started pouring in from all over the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union defense minister Rajnath Singh and several other dignitaries took to their Twitter handles to pay tribute to the Mughal-E-Azam actor.

Expressing his sorrow, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.”

Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021

“My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Dilip Kumar ji. His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come,” wrote Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans of Dilip Kumar ji.

His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/H8NDxLU630

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 7, 2021

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh also mourned the iconic actor’s demise. “Shri Dilip Kumar ji was an outstanding actor, a true thespian who was well regarded by everyone for his exemplary contribution to the Indian film industry. His performances in films like Ganga Jamuna touched a chord in millions of cinegoers. I’m Deeply anguished by his demise,” he tweeted.

I had met Dilip Kumar ji in person when I went to Mumbai to present the Padma Vibhushan to
him. It was a special moment for me to interact with the legendary actor.

His demise is monumental loss to the Indian cinema. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 7, 2021

“Immortals never die. As Tagore wrote, “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.” #DilipKumar’s work shines on,” shared Shashi Tharoor. 

Immortals never die. As Tagore wrote, “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.” #DilipKumar’s work shines on. https://t.co/TYh8ni9Xsc pic.twitter.com/p3zZzTVJPH

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 7, 2021

“Shri Dilip Kumar Ji was a veritable legend of the silver screen, in him, Indian Cinema has lost one of the greatest actors. He has entertained generations of cinema lovers with his incredible acting and iconic roles. My sincerest condolences to Dilip Ji’s family and followers,” shared Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.

Shri Dilip Kumar Ji was a veritable legend of the silver screen, in him, Indian Cinema has lost one of the greatest actors. He has entertained generations of cinema lovers with his incredible acting and iconic roles. My sincerest condolences to Dilip Ji’s family and followers.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 7, 2021

The last rites of Dilip Kumar will be performed in Mumbai around 5 pm.

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