A file photo of Dilip Kumar
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- Faisal Farooqui, a family friend, tweeted: “Take the last rites at 5:00 PM today.”
- Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 98
- Dilip Kumar was admitted to Hinduja Hospital last week
New Delhi:
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar passes away Wednesday morning at a hospital in Mumbaiage of t 98. Dilip Kumar was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai last week after he complained of breathlessness. During treatment, Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu was constantly with him in the hospital. A tweet shared by his family friend Faisal Farooqui from the late actor’s Twitter account on Wednesday morning confirmed the news of Dilip Kumar’s demise. The announcement of the death was followed by a tweet with the details of Dilip Kumar’s funeral. Dilip Kumar’s funeral to be held at Juhu graveyard on Wednesday evening: “Funeral today at 5:00 PM. Juhu graveyard in Santacruz Mumbai,” read the tweet.
Funeral tonight at 5:00 pm. Juhu Cemetery in Santacruz Mumbai.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
On Wednesday morning, Faisal Farooqui shared the news of Dilip Kumar’s passing in this tweet: “With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, I announce the passing of my beloved Dilip Saab a few minutes ago. We are from God and we are his. To return.” During this, Social media is flooded with tributes for Dilip Kumar from actors of all generations.
With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, I announce the passing of our beloved Dilip Sahab a few minutes ago.
We are from God and return to Him. – Faisal Farooqui
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu, who got married in 1966, acted in films together Sagina Mahato, Chhoti Bahu and Duniya. Dilip Kumar, born as Mohammad Yusuf Khan, was best known for his starring roles in films Madhumati, Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Ram Aur Shyam and Naya Daur In a career spanning over six decades. Dilip Kumar was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2015, the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994.
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