RIP Dilip Kumar: Late actor to receive state honours, will be laid to rest at Santacruz Qabristan

The beautiful Golden Era of Cinema has lost a very precious gem as Dilip Kumar passed away. The legendary actor was born Mohammed Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in the Qissa Khawani Bazaar area of Peshawar, Pakistan. He breathed his last this morning at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Dilip Kumar will be laid to rest today at a kabristan in Santacruz, according to a report by PeepingMoon.

His funeral will take place at 5 pm today and Dilip Kumar will be receiving state honours. All the Covid-19 precautions will be taken care of at Dilip Kumar’s funeral.

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Just a few days back Saira Banu had assured his fans that he was stable and was doing fine, she has earlier told PTI,  Sahab is much better. We are still in the ICU. He is very stable and very well today. (Need) Prayers to get him out of here hale and hearty. Let us get out of the woods, we are still in the woods.” Saira had further said, “His breathlessness seems to be under control. He is still being kept under observation (in ICU) that is what the family wants. Looking at his age and all they want to make sure he is problem-free before he leaves from here.”

But the nation has been met with an unfortunate incident as Dilip Kumar is no longer with us anymore. A heartbroken Saira Banu was seen today as Kumar’s mortal remains were brought home for the last rites.  Shabana Azmi too arrived at Dilip Kumar’s home to pay her tributes to the late legendary actor.

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