RIP Dilip Kumar: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri, Shahid Afridi pay tribute on actor's demise

Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar aged 98 breathed his last on Wednesday morning as the whole country is mourning his loss.


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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar died aged 98 on July 7 | File Photo

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Updated: Jul 7, 2021, 05:08 PM IST

Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar aged 98 breathed his last on Wednesday morning. Dilip Kumar was suffering from breathing problems for a long time and was admitted in Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai on June 30. Kumar's family friend shared the news on Twitter.

"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," Farooqi tweeted. Since then, the whole country, young and old are mourning the loss of the great actor, who many have called as the first superstar of Hindi Cinema.

Known as the tragedy king of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar has inspired generations of actors in India from Amitabh Bachchan to Shahid Kapoor and the youngsters too consider Kumar as one of the best actors ever born in the country.

Cricketers too chipped in with their condolence messages as they expressed their grief on social media. Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar led the condolence responses. He wrote, "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."

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri said, "Really sad to know the passing away of #DilipKumar Saab. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. He was one of the greatest icons of Indian cinema and he will live on forever through his work."

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag quoted dialogue from one of the best Hindi films made, Mughal-e-Azam and wrote, "Heartfelt condolences to #DilipKumar’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."

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi, and several other Indian cricketers including Wasim Jaffer, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Dinesh Karthik were among many to react.