Updated On: 07 July, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The veteran actor passed away today at the age of 98. Kumar’s aid Faisal Farooqui shared a video where the thespian’s body was draped with the Tricolour.

Dilip Kumar Picture Courtesy: Ashish Rane
Dilip Kumar passed away today on July 7 at 98. Soon, tributes from all over began to pour on social media. With more than five decades of contribution to Hindi Cinema, he was one of the greatest actors to grace the silver screen. After his demise, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray announced that the actor’s funeral will be held with state honours and all the protocols.
The actor’s aid Faisal Farooqui shared a video on his Twitter account where his body was being draped with the Tricolour. Have a look right here: