Chennai, july 7 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit today
condoled the demise of Legendary Bollywood actor Padma Vibhushan
Dilip Kumar and described as one of the greatest actors India has ever
seen.
In his message, Mr Purohit said 'the sad demise of Padma Vibhushan
Dilip Kumar, Legendary actor, film producer and philanthropist fills me
with shock and grief."
Mohammed Yusuf Khan known professionally and popularly as Dilip Kumar,
was a nice gentleman, who spent his life time for Hindi cinema, he said,
according to a Raj Bhavan communique.
Regarded as one of the greatest actors that India has ever seen, his career
spanned over five iconic decades, Mr Purohit said.
He was elected to Rajya Sabha and he was honoured with several awards
including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
His demise is irreparable loss to the people of India and particularly to all
Indian cinema, the Governor said.
"I convey my deep condolences to the bereaved members of the family and
pray to the Almighty God to rest his soul in peace and give strength to his
family to overcome this unfathomable loss", Mr Purohit said.
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