Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7 owing to age-related health issues.
Mumbai: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passed away at the age of 98 on July 7 owing to age-related health issues at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Social media is flooded with tributes from every corner for the veteran actor. From Bollywood actors to politicians, the entire film fraternity of India is mourning the loss of the actor.
Popularly known as the tragedy kind, Dilip Kumar will be buried at 5 PM today, July 7.
With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago.
We are from God and to Him we return. - Faisal Farooqui
Faisal Farooqui, a close friend of Kumar, broke the new on internet by sharing a Tweet.
Dilip Kumar was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the artform. He also received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in the country.
Dilip Kumar also possessed the distinction of being the only Indian recipient of Pakistan's highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz.
Burial today at 5:00 PM. Juhu Qabrastan at Santacruz Mumbai.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar)A pool of Bollywood actors, politicians and filmmakers gathered at the residence of Kumar to pay respect.
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Shah Rukh Khan made a visit at Dilip Kumar's residence to pay respect.
Karan Johar also made it to Dilip Kumar's place to meet him for one last time and console Sairaji.
Actor Anupam Kher and legendary actor Dharamendra visited Kumar's residence.
Actor Johnny Lever was also spotted at Dilip Kumar's residence in Bandra.
Ranbir Kapoor was also seen at Dilip Kumar's residence in Bandra.
Politician Sharad Pawar was also seen visiting Dilip Kumar's residence.