India’s sports activities stars joined the nation in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar right here on Wednesday, describing him as an incomparable expertise in his tributes.
Kumar, India’s enduring movie actor for many years, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday after a chronic sickness, handled by his household and medical doctors. He was 98 years previous.
“Rest in peace Dilip Kumar ji! There won’t ever be one other such as you,” tweeted legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Rest in Peace Dilip Kumar ji!
There won’t ever be one other such as you.Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled and you can be enormously missed. My heartfelt condolences to Saira Banu ji and household. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/9yw80eTegZ
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2021
“Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled and you can be enormously missed. My ideas are with Saira Banu ji and household.”
Former opener Virender Sehwag recalled a well-known dialogue from Kumar’s traditional blockbuster Mughal-e-Azam to focus on his impression on cinema.
“Heartfelt condolences to #DilipKumar’s household. The gr8 man stated, Taqdeerein badal jaati hain,zamana badal jaata hai, .
heartfelt condolences to #DilipKumarThe household of Gr8 stated the person,
Taqdeerein badal jaati hain,zamana badal jaata hai,mulkon ki taarikh badal jaati hai,shahenshah badal jaate hain,magar iss badalti hui duniya mein mohabbat jis insaan ka daaman thaam leti hai,badal insaan pic.twitter.com/hpKg3iSHlm— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2021
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju additionally expressed condolences.
“We grew up watching his amazing movies. We all are deeply saddened by the demise of legendary actor Dilip Kumar ji. He has left a huge void in Indian cinema. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans across the world,” Rijiju tweeted.
We have grown up watching his wonderful motion pictures. We all are deeply saddened by the demise of legendary actor Dilip Kumar ji. He has left an enormous void in Indian cinema.
My heartfelt condolences to his household, mates and followers around the globe. pic.twitter.com/5pO7ZK0pb8— Kiren Rijiju (@Kiren Rijiju) July 7, 2021
Badminton star Saina Nehwal known as Kumar a legend.
He tweeted, “Hindi cinema legend… may your soul rest in peace sir.”
The nice hero of Hindi cinema.. might your soul relaxation in peace sir 🙏🙏.. #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/4AIjrXnvrC
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) July 7, 2021
Former India cricketers Madan Lal, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan additionally condoled the actor’s demise.
“Great actors, every film had a class. rest in peace. Om Shanti,” tweeted Lal, who’s a former speedster.
“There will be no other tragedy king other than #Dilipsaheb. May your soul rest in peace #YusufKhan sahib. May your legacy live on forever,” stated former India pacer Pathan.
There might be no different tragedy king than this #DilipSahab might your soul relaxation in peace #yusufkhan Sir, might your legacy stay on ceaselessly. pic.twitter.com/kStZPbE3ws
—Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 7, 2021
“Birth Mohammad Yusuf alias Dilip Kumar Sahab. He was one of many final surviving stars of the ‘Golden Age’ of the 1940-Sixties of the Hindi movie trade. Dilip Sahab (11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021) might you be blessed with everlasting peace. #RipDilipKumar #legend,” wrote former off-spinner Harbhajan on the micro-blogging website.
Born Mohammad Yusuf aka Dilip Kumar Sahab.. He was one of many final surviving stars of the “Golden Age” of the 1940-Sixties of the Hindi movie trade.
May Dilip Sahab (11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021) bless you with everlasting peace.#RipDilipKumar Sir#legend— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2021
India batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who’s main the restricted overs crew on the tour of Sri Lanka, additionally paid tribute to the veteran actor.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of Dilip Sahab. A talented actor who made such a huge impact in Indian cinema. An inspiration to the generations to come. #DilipKumar,” stated Dhawan.
Deeply saddened by the demise of Dilip Sahab. A gifted actor who made such a big impact in Indian cinema. An inspiration to the generations to come back. 🙏 #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/hABPsu3WVR
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 7, 2021
Condolences additionally got here from throughout the border in Pakistan.
Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi tweeted, “A huge loss to the fans of Yusuf Khan sahab…he lives on in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Saira Banu Sahiba. #DilipKumar.”
Verily we belong to Allah and to Allah we’ll return.
An enormous loss to Yusuf Khan sahab followers from KPK to Mumbai and the world over. He lives in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Saira Banu Sahiba. #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/T51NelBl6O— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 7, 2021
Olympic bronze medalist boxer Vijender Singh tweeted, “Peace be upon you Yusuf Sahab. #Dilip Kumar.”
Yousuf Saab relaxation in peace 🙏 #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/NbVNiOGNG7
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) July 7, 2021
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
