On Wednesday, veteran actor Dilip Kumar left for his heavenly abode today at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai leaving the world of Indian cinema in shock. The news of his demise was revealed by his family friend on the actor’s official Twitter handle.
Dilip Kumar’s friend Faisal Farooqui shared the news on the actor’s official Twitter account and wrote: “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return. – Faisal Farooqui”
Now, Dilip Kumar’s mortal remains are being taken to his Bandra home from PD Hinduja hospital. His wife and actress Saira Banu was seen by his side.
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As soon as the news of his demise came in, the Bollywood industry joined in mourning the loss of the legendary actor of Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Ananya Panday, Hansal Mehta and many others took to social media to remember the late actor.
Dilip Kumar’s last rites will be held at 5 pm Juhu Qabristan in Mumbai. As per the report in Peeping Moon, Dilip Kumar will be buried with State honours. Faisal Farooqui, the family’s spokesperson said, “We, family, discussing the last rites. Will soon announce the timing. We have decided to perform the last rites at 5 pm Juhu Qabristan (Santacruz). We need certain permissions for the same waiting for approval. Different walks of life want to pay tribute but it’s the pandemic time. It can’t be allowed. As of now, it will be a small ceremony which will happen at 5 pm. It will happen today itself and he will be laid to rest in Santacruz is confirmed.”
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