'Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend': PM Modi
Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning due to age-related illness.

Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning due to age-related illness.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday morning due to age-related illness. He was 98.
Describing his demise as 'a loss to the cultural world', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Dilip Kumar will always be remembered as a cinematic legend.
"Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP," tweeted the Prime Minister Modi.
Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021
Extending his condolences, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "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 (sic)."
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans of Dilip Kumar ji.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 7, 2021
His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/H8NDxLU630
In a span of over five decades, the veteran actor gave gems like Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Devdas (1955), Andaz (1949) and Gunga Jamuna (1961) among many others. Such was his work that he was credited for bringing a distinct form of method acting technique to Indian cinema.
Dilip Kumar is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Saira Banu.
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