Veteran actors and Bollywood icons Dilip Kumar died at the age of 98 on Wednesday after suffering from age-related health problems.
When the film industry lamented his death, several stars and politicians arrived at his residence in Mumbai to appreciate their last.
Now, remember the legendary actor, Singers Pakistan, Pakistan Ali Zafar told Etimes, “I always hope and want to meet Dilip Saab because I have become a fans since an early age.
When I know that he will come there.
Where’s Bhae Academy Awards I was awarded, I was more excited to see it and met him than getting awards! As soon as he entered, I went to him and sat on his feet.
I took his blessings.
His eyes sparkled when I told him I was from Lahore.
There are so many good and light shining through His eyes, even though he was very sick at that time …
I will never forget it.
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He further added, “artists such as Dilip Kumar were born once in a century to change things forever in their field of work.
We can only watch and learn.”
Known as the King’s tragedy, Kumar’s dilip career stretched for six decades.
He acted more than 65 films in his career and was known for his iconic role in films such as ‘Devdas’ (1955), ‘Naya Recycling’ (1957), ‘Mughal-e-azam’ (1960), ‘Gangga Jamuna’ (1961 ), ‘Kranti’ (1981), and ‘karma’ (1986).
His last film was ‘Qila’, which was released in 1998.
The Evergreen icon now survives by wife and veteran actor Saira Banu.
