Dilip Kumar was a legendary Indian actor who worked prominently in the Bollywood industry. He passed away on Wednesday at the age of 98. Following the same, along with the Indian film industry, the sports fraternity mourned his demise too.
The Indian film industry was saddened by the demise of legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar. Aged 98, he passed away on Wednesday at PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai while he had prostate cancer. His wife, Saira Banu, survives him.
Dilip was considered one of the most iconic actors in the Bollywood industry, who created a revolution in the Indian film industry. Following his demise, many have termed it as the 'End of an Era'.
While the entire Indian film industry mourns his death along with the nation, the same is being done by the Indian sports fraternity. Sportspersons from across verticles paid their tribute to the Indian movie legend, as we take a look at a few:
Today, an icon who was loved by generations passes away. Rest in peace Dilip ji. My condolences to the family 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)Rest in Peace Dilip Kumar ji!
There will never be another like you.
Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled and you’ll be missed dearly. My heartfelt condolences to Saira Banu ji & the family. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/9yw80eTegZ
Heartfelt condolences to ’s family.The gr8 man said,
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,woh insaan nahi badalta pic.twitter.com/hpKg3iSHlm
The legend of Hindi cinema.. May your soul rest in peace sir 🙏🙏.. pic.twitter.com/4AIjrXnvrC
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina)Yusuf Saab rest in peace 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/NbVNiOGNG7
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender)The tributes were not just restricted to the Indian sports fraternity but overseas as well. Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi too paid his tributes to him.
Indeed to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.
A huge loss for Yousuf Khan sahib's fans from KPK to Mumbai and across the globe. He lives on in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Saira Banu sahiba. pic.twitter.com/T51NelBl6O
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