Mumbai: Indian sports stars join the country in lamenting the death of iconic actor Dilip Kumar here on Wednesday, describing it as a genius that is unmatched in their tribes.
Kumar, Eternal Indian film legend for decades, died at Mumbai Hospital on Wednesday after a prolonged illness, his family and doctor treated him.
He 98.
“Resting peacefully Dilip Kumar Ji! There will never be something else like you,” Tweeted the former legendary Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
“Your contribution to Indian cinema is unmatched and you will greatly miss.
My sincere condolences to Saira Banu Ji & family,” he added.
Take a break in Peace Berkip Kumar Ji! There will never be something else like you.
Your contribution to Indian cinema is inseparable …
https://t.co/Q5FL7SNVMA- Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) 1625636935000Indian Captain Virat Kohli Tweeted, “Today, an icon Who is loved by the generation just like that.
Just rest calmly Dilip Ji.
My condolences to the family.
“Today, an icon loved by the generation just passed.
Rest calmly Dilip Ji.
My condolences to the family ?- Virat Kohli (@imvkohli) 16256414333000 The opening of Virender Sehwag reminded famous dialogue from the Classic Blockbuster Kumar Mughal-e-Azam to highlight the impact on the cinema.
“Sincere condolences to # family dilipkumar.
Gr8 men said, Taqdeerein Badal Jaati Hain, Zamana Badal Jaata Hai, Mulkon Ki Taui Jaati Hai, Shahenshah Badal Jaate Hain, Magar Iss Badalti Hui World Mohabbat Kaan Thai Hai, Woh Insaan Nahi Badalta, “Write it.
Condolences Heartfelt for # Dilipkumar.
“We growed watching the amazing film.
Relvents of the legendary actor Dilip Kumar Ji is very sad for all of us.
He has left a big vacuum in Indian cinema.
Sincere condolences to their families, friends & fans around the world,” Tweeted Riju.
We grow watching the amazing film.
Equipment of legendary actors Dilip Kumar Ji has been very sad all …
https://t.co/IJOJVXPK9B- Kiren Rijiju (@Kirenriju) 1625629839000BadMinton Star Saina Nehwal is called Kumar a Legend.
“Hindi cinema legend …
May your soul rest calmly, sir,” he tweeted.
Hindi cinema legend ..
May your soul rest in peace pak ?? ..
#dilipkumar https://t.co/4aijrxnvrc- Saina Nehwal (@NSAINA) 1625635332000FFORMER India Cricketers Madan Lal, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathhan are too frozen by the death of the actor.
“Great actors, every film has a class.
Rest calmly.
Om Shanti,” Tweeted Lal, former Speedster.
My condolences to family and fans.
Actor, every film has a class.
Break peacefully.
Om Shanti.- Madian LAL (@ madanlal1983) 1625630066000 “There will be no other tragedy rather than #dilipsahab.
Hopefully your soul rest calmly #yusufkhan Sahab.
Hopefully your inheritance remains forever,” said Pathhan, former Indian Pacer.
There will be no other king tragedy than #dilipsahab, hopefully your soul rests calmly #Yusufkhan Sahab.
Hopefully your inheritance …
https://t.co/0mntochqxD- Irfan Pathhan (@irfanpathan) 1625635797000 “Born Mohammed Yusuf aka Dilip Kumar Sahb.
He is one of the last stars who are still alive from the 1960s ‘golden age’ Hindi movie..
Hope you will rest in eternal peace dilip sahib (December 11, 1922 – July 7 2021).
#Ripdilipkumar #Legend, “HARBHAJAN wrote, a former spinner, on the micro blogging site.
Born Mohammed Yusuf aka Dibis Kumar Sahb ..
He is one of the last stars who are still alive from the Hindi film industry 194 …
https://t.co/wlbbtaeuezw- Harbhajan Turbanator (@Harbhajan_Singh) 1625633686000India BATSMAN, which leads side currents Overs Limited who toured Sri Lanka, was too paid for its efforts to veteran actors.
“It’s very sad to pass by being sahab.
A genius actor makes a big impact on the Indian cinema.
Inspiration for future generations.
#Dilipkumar,” said Dhawan.
Very sad by passing Sahab’s dilip.
A genius actor made a big impact on Indian cinema.
INSP …
https://t.co/VCihaes6L2- Shikhar Dhawan (@ SDHAWAN25) 1625633536000Condolence also comes from across the border in Pakistan.
Cricketer Pakistan Shahid Afridi tweeted, “a big loss for fans of Yousuf Khan Sahib …
He lives in our hearts.
Condolences both to Saira Banu Sahiba.
#Dilip Kumar.” Indeed for God we belong to God we will return.
Great losses for Yousuf Khan Sahib’s fans from the KPK to Mumbai …
https://t.co/E5XSDOFL9S- Shahid Afridi (@SafridiOfficial) 1625631529000OmbeMiMiMi Boxer Vijender Singh, tweeted, “Yusuf Saab rested calmly.
#Dilipkumar.” Yusuf Saab rested calmly ?? #dilipkumar https://t.co/nbvniogtg7- Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) 1625629873000