Dilip Kumar is widely considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Hindi cinema and he also holds the Guinness World Record for winning the maximum number of awards by an Indian actor. With 19 Filmfare nominations, the actor has received several awards through his career. Credited with bringing realism to Indian cinema since his first film that released in 1944, Dilip Kumar has been considered to be one of the most influential actors of all times. And even described as "The ultimate method actor" by Satyajit Ray. “He smiled when I told him millions pray for him everyday. -FF ” was the message that Faisal wrote. Even wife Saira Banu left a message for his followers on his Twitter page.
Faisal had earlier tweeted that, “Saab was diagnosed with mild pneumonia. He’s been advised to rest at home. Allah is kind that all other parameters are showing normal – Saab is doing better now. Pls remember him in your prayers and duas. -FF.” His latest tweet read as, “Dilip Saab is much better and has been treated for pneumonia. Allah ka shukr hai
Saira Banu also shared details of how the actor will be making his birthday special as she always doeson his birthday. “Message from Saira Banu: On Dilip Saab’s birthday, as we get together as a family with Saab’s brothers, sisters, relatives and some close friends, my thoughts reach out to all the wonderful fans and well wishers for the duas and prayers for Dilip Saab. A million thanks. 1/n,” read the first tweet.
Dilip Kumar is married to actress Saira Banu who was 22 years younger than him when they married in 1966. He married a second time in 1981 to Hyderabad socialite Asma Sahiba. On his 94th birthday, Dilip Kumar’s fans have been sharing their best wishes for the actor and are also praying for his good health.