Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari described Kumar as 'Mahanayak' of his generation, adding the actor's 'Mughal-E- Azam' remains the only film he has watched
Dilip Kumar. File Pic
Condoling the death of thespian Dilip Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said he was the shining star who enriched the Indian film industry.
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Thackeray also announced that Kumar will be accorded a state funeral and issued instructions regarding the same.
भारतीय चित्रपटसृष्टीला समृद्ध करणारा, रूपेरी नभांगणातला लखलखता तारा निखळला. अजरामर भूमिका साकारणारे दिलीप कुमार यांचे चित्रपटप्रेमी, चाहत्यांच्या हृदयातील स्थानही अजरामर राहील. ज्येष्ठ अभिनेते पद्मविभूषण दिलीप कुमार यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 7, 2021
- मुख्यमंत्री उद्धव बाळासाहेब ठाकरे
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar also expressed his tribute on the passing away of the 'Aan' actor.
Saddened to hear about the demise of the veteran actor Dilip Kumar. We have lost a legend. Deep condolences to the grieving family and fans.
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) July 7, 2021
'Mughal-E- Azam' only film I watched: Koshyari
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari described Kumar as the 'Mahanayak' of his generation, adding the actor's 'Mughal-E- Azam' remains the only film he has watched. In a condolence message, Koshyari said, "Dilip Kumar was the first superstar of Indian cinema. He represented the golden era of Indian films. So fascinated I was by his Mughal-E- Azam that I saw the film back-to-back twice. Unfortunately, I didn't watch any films thereafter and Mughal-E- Azam remained the first and the last film I watched."
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"Dilip Kumar was a legend. Nobody can take his place. To me he was a Mahanayak. I pay my respects to the memory of the departed soul and convey my deepest condolences to Smt Saira Bano and numerous admirers of Shri Dilip Kumar," Koshyari added.
The Indian film industry is undoubtedly the most popular in the world. The credit for this success goes as much to film stars like Dilip Kumar as it goes to great filmmakers, Directors, lyricists, technicians, musicians, playback singers and others.
— Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) July 7, 2021
Dilip Kumar was a legend. Nobody can take his place. To me he was a Maha Nayak. I pay my respects to the memory of the departed soul and convey my deepest condolences to Smt Saira Bano and numerous admirers of Shri Dilip Kumar.
— Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) July 7, 2021
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that Dilip Kumar's demise has shattered the 'beacon of Indian Cinema' and the country has lost a great artist of the century.
Sad to hear that one of the legends of Indian cinema, awardee of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan & Dadashaheb Phalke award, Dilip Kumar ji has passed away. My condolences to his family & fans.#DilipKumar
— Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) July 7, 2021
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aaditya Thackeray also paid his tribute to the veteran actor. He tweeted, "Paid our respects to the legend, Dilip Kumar Saheb. He will be accorded state honours today."
Paid our respects to the legend, Dilip Kumar Saheb. He will be accorded state honours today. pic.twitter.com/eXkZLyjVCR
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) July 7, 2021
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis remembered how "we grew up watching his films" and the patriotic roles enacted by the versatile actor in films like "Kranti" and "Karma" are unforgettable. "He was a World Record holder for winning the maximum number of awards as an actor I had the privilege to honour him with the 'Padma Vibhushan' at his home (in Dec. 2015). History of Indian Cinema will fondly remember him forever," said Fadnavis.
Saddened to hear about Dilip Kumar sahab.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 7, 2021
We lost a great versatile person & a legendary actor.
We grew up watching his films.
His patriotic roles in 'Kranti' & 'Karma' can never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/kPYooCHQiD
I had the privilege to honour him with 'PadmaVibhushan' at his residence.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 7, 2021
He was a world record holder for winning maximum number of awards as an actor! pic.twitter.com/DIXxoq0bPp
Congress leader and former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan in a series of tweets praised the contribution of Kumar to Indian cinema and many of his iconic characters will be remembered forever.
दिलीप कुमार के रूप में हमने पांच दशक तक लोगों के दिलों पर राज करने वाले महानायक को खो दिया है। अपने अभिनय से अनेक किरदारों को अमर कर दिया। मोहब्बत के लिए सल्तनत के खिलाफ बगावत करने वाले 'सलीम'से लेकर शराब में अपना जीवन तबाह करने वाले 'देवदास'तक उनकी कई भूमिकाएं यादगार रहेगी। pic.twitter.com/a8TzpcipEr
— Ashok Chavan (@AshokChavanINC) July 7, 2021
उनके अभिनय और संवाद अदायगी दर्शकों के दिलों को छू लेते थे। 'जो लोग सच्चाई की तरफदारी की कसम खाते हैं, ज़िन्दगी उनके बड़े कठिन इम्तिहान लेती है' जैसे उनके अनेक डायलॉग असल जिंदगी के करीब ले जाते थे। इसलिए वह लंबे समय तक दर्शकों के हृदय पर छाए रहें।
— Ashok Chavan (@AshokChavanINC) July 7, 2021
हमारे पिता डॉ. शंकरराव चव्हाण से भी दिलीप कुमार के घनिष्ठ संबंध थे। उनके निधन से एक महान अभिनेता हमसे जुदा हो गया है। मैं उन्हें भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूं।
— Ashok Chavan (@AshokChavanINC) July 7, 2021
BJP's Leader of Opposition (Council) Pravin Darekar said that known for his inspiring performances, Dilip Kumar will be "missed not only by his Bollywood fans but people all over the world". State Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi said that Dilip Saab was "not only a great actor, but an excellent human being" who was always at the forefront in serving people in society.
दिलीप कुमार साहब सिर्फ एक अच्छे अदाकार ही नहीं बल्कि एक बहुत अच्छे इंसान थे जो हमेशा समाजी ख़िदमात में आगे रहे। युसूफ खान साहब और उनका परिवार मेरे काफी करीबी थे, उनके जाने का हमें बेहद अफसोस है। हम उन्हें तहे दिल से ख़िराजे अक़ीदत पेश करते है।#DilipKumar
— Abu Asim Azmi (@abuasimazmi) July 7, 2021
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole, BJP State President Chandrakant Patil, Maha Vikas Aghadi government Ministers Eknath Shinde, Balasaheb Thorat, Nawab Malik and others recalled his sterling contributions to the film fraternity and society at large and condoled his wife Saira Banu Khan. Farmers' activist and Shiv Sena leader Kishore Tiwari, according to MoS status, said that "Dilip Kumar's passing marks the end of a glorious era". "Whenever the future generations think about him, they will find it hard to believe that there was a great, talented personality Dilip Kumar in the film world," said Tiwari emotionally.
Kumar's last rites will be held at the Juhu Muslim Cemetery in Santacruz West, around 5 pm on Wednesday.
(with inputs from Agencies)
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