Dilip Kumar passes away: Shikhar Dhawan, Virender Sehwag, and others pay tribute to the ‘Tragedy King’

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday, 7 July at the age of 98. For a long time, the actor had been battling with ill health. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Mumbai multiple times.

The family of the veteran actor confirmed the news on social media, saying that the beloved actor is no more. “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, a few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return,” read a tweet by a family friend Faisal Farooqui.

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

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021

Reacting to the Tragedy King's death, sports fraternity and icons paid their tribute to the actor on social media. Former India vice-captain Virender Sehwag shared a heartfelt note mentioning one of Kumar’s movie dialogues.

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 pic.twitter.com/hpKg3iSHlm

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2021

Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle also expressed his grief saying that Dilip Saab was an “inspiration to many”.

Great actor. Great career. Inspiration to many. #DilipKumar

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 7, 2021

Former Indian batsman and commentator VVS Laxman paid his respect to the legendary actor by tweeting, “Legends like him live on through their exemplary work”.

End of an Era.

My heartfelt condolences to #DilipKumar Sahab’s family and admirers all over the world. Legends like him live on through their exemplary work 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/6mjyHQEcbP

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 7, 2021

Even former India opener Wasim Jaffer expressed grief on the news saying Dilip saab was one of the greatest icons of the film industry, who will live on forever.

Really sad to know that Dilip Kumar saab is no more. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He was one of the greatest icons of the film industry and he will live on forever through his work🙏🏻 #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/cDM3hJ8RKG

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 7, 2021

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan shared a post saying he is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary star. In a tweet, the cricketer called Kumar a genius actor who made a huge impact in Indian cinema.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dilip Sahab. A genius actor who made such a huge impact in Indian cinema. An inspiration for generations to come. 🙏 #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/hABPsu3WVR

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 7, 2021

Among the many sportspersons, Indian boxer and Olympic medalist Vijender Singh also paid his respect to the late actor. He also addressed the late actor as Yusuf Saab as his real name was Mohammed Yusuf Khan.

Yusuf Saab rest in peace 🙏🏽 #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/NbVNiOGNG7

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) July 7, 2021

Along with Vijender Singh, Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Yogeshwar Dutt too expressed grief at the actor’s demise.

It's truly the end of an era.
Rest in peace #DilipKumar ji
Om Shanti🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/5xFrZrEhbK

— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) July 7, 2021

भारतीय सिनेमा के एक युग का अंत।
RIP #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/R8anK6g3ia

— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) July 7, 2021