On Wednesday, legendary actor Dilip Kumar passed away at the age of 98 at Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. The actor’s unfortunate demise left the Indian industry in shock. He was laid to rest in a Mumbai cemetery amid full state honors on 7 July 2021. Now, Congress president Sonia Gandhi penned a heartwarming letter to grieving Saira Banu post husband’s demise.
In the letter, Gandhi wrote: “With the passing away of your beloved husband Shri Dilip Kumar, the Golden Age of Indian Cinema has finally come to an end, Shri Dilip Kumar was a legend in his lifetime, and will remain a legend in the future too, as generations of film lovers will continue to watch him with admiration in films that his superb acting skills turned into evergreen classics.”
“Who can forget the realism, the emotion and power that he brought to his roles in films as diverse as Ganga Jumna, Daag, Deedar, Mughal e Aazam, Naya Daur, Madhumati, Devdas, Ram aur Shyam and so many, many more. In all his films he kept his audience entranced, inspired and deeply moved,” she said.
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Sonia Gandhi said, “Shri Dilip Kumar lived a long and fulfilled life and left us a priceless legacy through his rich contributions to the world of art and culture. His loss will be deeply mourned by his countless fans, and India will always honour his memory. May his soul rest in peace. I pray that you find the strength to bear your loss. With my heartfelt condolences.”
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