The death of actor Dilip Kumar on Wednesday stunned and saddened the entire Indian film industry. The famous actor, who died at the age of 98, left behind a gap in cinema as well as a large body of work for future directors and performers to learn from. On Wednesday evening, the actor was put to rest with full state honors in Juhu Qabarastan in Mumbai. Read more on Dilip Kumar Bids Adieu In Tricolor below.
Dilip Sahab’s dead remains were returned to his Mumbai home, where he was accorded state honors. The actor’s burial began with admirers hoping to catch the last sight of him, draped in tricolor and following military tradition. His funeral was held in Juhu Qabrastan in Mumbai’s Santacruz neighborhood.
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Dilip Kumar was honored by celebrities from the film industry, politics, and sports. Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Vidya Balan, and a long list of other celebrities paid their tributes to the late actor. Dilip Kumar’s burial was attended by a small group of celebrities, including actor Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan was joined by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, an actor. Mr Bachchan appeared in the 1983 film Shakti as a co-star. Mr Bachchan had already expressed his condolences to Dilip Kumar on Twitter. in these words: “An epic era has drawn curtains… Never to happen again.”
Dilip Kumar Funeral
Kumar, dubbed the “Tragedy King” of Bollywood, was a multi-genre actor who refused to be pigeonholed. The prolific icon appeared in comedies, dramas, romances, and other films throughout a career that spanned more than five decades.
Dilip Kumar was also the first and only Indian to get Pakistan’s highest civilian honor, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. He received India’s top film honor, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for his contributions to the medium. He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian honor.
Dilip Sahab shared the record for the most Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor category with Shah Rukh Khan: eight. In 1954, he took home the inaugural award in the same category.
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