New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar has passed away at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. He was 98 years old. Dilip Kumar was rushed to the hospital last Wednesday after he complained of breathlessness - the second time he was admitted in the same month. Dr. Jalil Parkar, who was treating Dilip Kumar, "He passed away at 7.30 am due to prolonged illness.
A tweet posted by family friend Faisal Farooqui from the actor's official handle read: "With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, I announce the passing of our dear Dilip Sahab a few minutes ago. We are from God and return to Him."
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With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, I announce the passing of our beloved Dilip Sahab a few minutes ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled talent, due to which generations of the audience were mesmerized.
His passing is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends, and countless fans. RIP. "
Two days ago, Saira Banu shared this message on Dilip Kumar's Twitter: "We are grateful for the immense mercy of God on Dilip Sahab that his health is improving.
We are still in the hospital and request your prayers and prayers inshallah he is well and discharged soon."
Dilip Kumar was earlier taken to the hospital on June 6 and was kept on oxygen support and stable. Politician Sharad Pawar had gone to meet him. A tweet from the actor's official handle shared the update: "Don't believe the WhatsApp forward. Saab is stable.
Thank you for your heartfelt prayers and prayers. As per doctors, he should be home in 2-3 days." Dilip Kumar was discharged on June 11.
Dilip Kumar was battling ailments ranging from kidney ailment to pneumonia for the past few years. A few years back, the actor spent his 94th birthday in the hospital, where he was being treated for fever and swollen feet.
Dilip Kumar, who would have turned 99 in December, is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Saira Banu.
Before the nationwide lockdown came into force in March last year, actor Dilip Kumar revealed that he and Saira Banu were under "complete isolation and quarantine" as a precaution.
Dilip Kumar, real name Yusuf Khan, appeared in some of the most iconic and historical films of Indian cinema, including Naya Daur, Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Ram Aur Shyam, Andaz, Madhumati, and Ganga Jamuna.
Film lore has it that he rejected the role of Sheriff Ali in David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia, which was eventually played by Omar Sharif. Dilip Kumar's career started in the 40s and went on for several decades.
He played romantic-tragic lead character roles in films such as Kranti, Shakti, Karma, and Saudagar from the 80s. 1998's Qila was his last film.
In 1966, Dilip Kumar married actress Saira Banu, his co-star in films like Gopi, Sagina, and Bair.
Dilip Kumar received Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He also received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's highest civilian award.
Dilip Kumar won several cinematic awards and was the first winner of the Filmfare Best Actor Award. He won eight Filmfare Best Actor Awards, a record he shared with Shah Rukh Khan.
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