Dilip Kumar will dwell ceaselessly within the coronary heart of India: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday expressed his condolences on the passing away of legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, saying he’ll “live forever in the heart of India”.
“Dilip Saab summarised in himself a history of emerging India. He will live forever in the heart of India,” he mentioned in a tweet.

Dilip Kumar summarised in himself a historical past of rising India. The thespian’s appeal transcended all boundaries, and he was cherished throughout the subcontinent. With his demise, an period ends. Dilip Saab will dwell ceaselessly within the coronary heart of India. Condolences to household and numerous followers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 7, 2021

Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis paid tributes to Dilip Kumar and mentioned, “Saddened to hear about Dilip Kumar sahab. We lost a great versatile person & a legendary actor. We grew up watching his films. His patriotic roles in ‘Kranti’ & ‘Karma’ can never be forgotten.”
Fadnavis mentioned he had the privilege to honour him with ‘Padma Vibhushan’ at his residence. “He was a world record holder for winning maximum number of awards as an actor!”
“My deepest condolences to Saira Banu ji and millions of Indian cinema lovers. History of Indian cinema will fondly remember Dilip Kumar Sahab forever! Our Humble Tributes to Him..,” he mentioned in a collection of tweets.

Saddened to listen to about Dilip Kumar sahab.We misplaced a terrific versatile particular person & a legendary actor.We grew up watching his movies.His patriotic roles in ‘Kranti’ & ‘Karma’ can by no means be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/kPYooCHQiD
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 7, 2021
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi mentioned Kumar’s contribution to Indian cinema will likely be remembered for generations to return. “My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans of Dilip Kumar ji. His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come,” Gandhi mentioned in a tweet.

My heartfelt condolences to the household, mates & followers of Dilip Kumar ji.
His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will likely be remembered for generations to return. pic.twitter.com/H8NDxLU630
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 7, 2021
Union Home Minister Amit Shah additionally condoled Kumar’s dying and mentioned he entertained generations of cinema lovers along with his unimaginable performing and iconic roles. “Shri Dilip Kumar Ji was a veritable legend of the silver screen, in him, Indian Cinema has lost one of the greatest actors. He has entertained generations of cinema lovers with his incredible acting and iconic roles. My sincerest condolences to Dilip Ji’s family and followers,” Shah mentioned in a tweet.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari described Dilip Kumar as ‘Mahanayak’ of his era, including the actor’s ‘Mughal-E- Azam’ stays the one movie he has watched.
Koshyari mentioned in a condolence message: “Dilip Kumar was the first super star of Indian cinema. He represented the golden era of Indian films. So fascinated I was by his Mughal-E- Azam that I saw the film back-to-back twice. Unfortunately, I didn’t watch any films thereafter and Mughal-E- Azam remained the first and the last film I watched.”
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik mentioned he was saddened to listen to about Dilip Kumar’s dying. “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of legendary actor #DilipKumar. He was a doyen of Indian cinema and prolific entertainer. Cinema lovers will miss him for his invaluable contribution. My condolences to the bereaved family, fans and followers,” he mentioned in a tweet.

Deeply saddened to listen to in regards to the passing away of legendary actor #DilipKumar. He was a doyen of Indian cinema and prolific entertainer. Cinema lovers will miss him for his invaluable contribution. My condolences to the bereaved household, followers and followers.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 7, 2021
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot additionally condoled the demise of actor Dilip Kumar, and mentioned his wealthy contributions to movies would all the time be remembered.
Gehlot mentioned in a tweet, “My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of veteran actor #DilipKumar ji. May his family, friends and fans find strength to bear this loss”. Kumar’s demise is an “end of an era in Indian cinema and his rich contribution to films would always be remembered,” he added.
Dilip Kumar, 98, handed away in Mumbai early on Wednesday after a protracted sickness. He was taken to Mumbai’s Hinduja hospital final Wednesday after he complained of breathlessness – it was the second time he had been hospitalised in the identical month. Kumar suffered from superior prostate most cancers and was present process remedy for the final 3-4 months now. The actor was bedridden for a number of months and had turn into unresponsive in the previous few days.