Dilip Kumar’s death left the world in a state of shock. Widely known by his stage name, Muhammed Yusuf Khan, the King of Tragedy passed away at the age of 98.
The Bollywood superstar was hospitalized last week after his health deteriorated. Dilip Kumar’s death was shared by his friend, Faisal Farooqui.
https://twitter.com/TheDilipKumar/status/1412600233062699008
#DilipKumar is trending on Twitter, as people all around the world are mourning his death. Pakistani celebrities, cricketers and politicians also took to the micro-blogging network to express their sorrow on the demise of the veteran actor.
PM Imran Khan shared a throwback photo with two legendary actors, Dilip Kumar and Moin Akhtar and praised the former by calling him ‘the greatest and most versatile actor’ of his generation.
Shahid Afridi also expressed his grief and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. He wrote,
“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.”
Pakistani cricketers and politicians offer their condolences
Sorry to see Dilip Kumar (Yusuf Khan) depart from his worldly abode. An outstanding actor, a humble man, and a dignified personality. Condolences to the immediate family and his huge family of admirers. May his soul rest in peace. اِنَّا لِلّٰہِ وَاِنَّآ اِلَیْہِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) July 7, 2021
An Iconic hero! Dilip Kumar is no more,loved by Millions of people in the sub continent and around the world tragedy king will be missed always… RIP Yousaf Khan aka Dilip Kumar https://t.co/xoQYV014xA
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) July 7, 2021
اداکار یوسف خان المعروف دلیپ کمار کی وفات پراظہار افسوس
دلیپ کمار ایک عہد ساز فنکار تھے؛ انکا متبادل ممکن نہیں۔
اپنی ملاقاتوں میں بھی میں نے یوسف خان کو ایک سحر انگیزشخصیت پایا۔
اللہ تعالی یوسف خان کے درجات بلند کرے۔ ان کی لواحقین کو صبر عطا کرے۔
— Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (@ShkhRasheed) July 7, 2021
اداکار یوسف خان المعروف دلیپ کمار کی وفات ایک بہت بڑے فلم سٹار کے سنہرے دور کا اختتام ہے جس نے دہائیوں تک لوگوں کے دل پر راج کیا۔ ان کی فلمیں،ان کے نبھائے ہوئے کردار اور جذباتی ڈائیلاگ عوام میں ان کی بے پناہ مقبولیت کا ذریعہ بن گئے۔ان کی وفات فن کے قدر دانوں کا بڑا نقصان ہے
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) July 7, 2021
Many Bollywood celebrities were spotted at the late actor’s residence to attend his funeral. In a viral photo, Shah Rukh Khan was seen consoling and comforting a devastated Saira Bano.
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