Bollywood’s ‘Tragedy King’, Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday.
Dilip Kumar’s death on Wednesday has left the entire Indian film fraternity shocked and in mourning. The legendary actor who passed away at the age of 98 has left a void in cinema and a huge body of work behind, for future filmmakers and actors to learn from. The actor was laid to rest at Juhu Qabarastan in Mumbai with full state honours on Wednesday evening.
Popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of Bollywood, Kumar was known as a method actor who was never limited to genres. In a career spanning more than five decades, the prolific legend was part of comedies, dramas, romance, and so on.
Some of his best-known films include Aan, Daag, Devdas, Madhumati, Azaad, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Kranti, Karma, Ram Aur Shyam, among others.
Dilip Kumar also possessed the distinction of being the only Indian recipient of Pakistan’s highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz.
For his contribution to cinema, Dilip Kumar was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest award in the artform. He also received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in the country.
Along with Shah Rukh Khan, he held the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor category: 8. He also won the inaugural trophy in the same category in 1954.
Tribute to actor Dilip Kumar from various dignitaries.
“Mughal Azam saw twice”: Governor Koshyari pays tribute to Dilip Kumar
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran actor Dilip Kumar.
Dilip Kumar was the first superstar in the Indian film industry. He was a hero in the golden age of filmmaking. I liked Dilip Kumar’s Mughal Azam so much that I watched it twice. But after that, I didn’t watch the movie, and Mughal Azam became the first and last movie I saw.
The Indian film industry is one of the most popular in the world today. The architects of this success are filmmakers, directors, technicians, lyricists, musicians and singers, as well as powerful actors like Dilip Kumar. Dilip Kumar was a great actor. No one will be able to take their place. To me, he was a superhero. He pays a heartfelt tribute to his memory and conveys his condolences to his wife Saira Bano and many of his fans, Governor Koshyari said in his condolence message.
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray pays homage to veteran actor Dilip Kumar
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has paid homage to veteran actor Padma Vibhushan Dilip Kumar, saying that a shining star has emerged from the silver lining, which has enriched Indian cinema. The Chief Minister has also said that the role of Ajramar, Dilip Kumar’s film lover, will remain in the hearts of fans forever.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said that Dilip Kumar’s career has been one of the highlights of the Indian film industry. He dominated the minds of the audience through his diverse roles. Even in his normal life, he treated and enhanced the spirit of filmmaking according to his personality. His mission was to create a place in the field of art through hard work. He had a close relationship with Hindu heart emperor Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray. Intimacy in the field of art was an inseparable thread between the two. The four-armed actor Dilip Kumar, who is playing the role of Ajram, will remain in the hearts of film lovers and fans forever. His demise has left a shining star in the silver sky. A heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Padma Vibhushan Dilip Kumar.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar pays homage to veteran actor Dilip Kumar
“The news of the demise of veteran actor Dilip Kumar is very sad and his demise has shattered the beacon of Indian cinema. ‘Trading’, which has dominated the minds of many generations, millions of film lovers, has gone beyond the veil of time. Every actor used to have a dream of becoming ‘Dilip Kumar’, but the magician who showed that dream has disappeared today. A heartfelt tribute to this great artist of the century. ” In such words, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar paid homage to veteran actor Padma Vibhushan Dilip Kumar.
Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Vilasrao Deshmukh.
The demise of Dilip Kumar, a veteran actor who dominated the minds of millions of fans not only in Bollywood but all over the world through his energetic acting, has taken a heavy toll on the film industry. His contribution to the film industry will always be remembered.
In the condolence message, Shri. Deshmukh has said that he made his Hindi film debut in 1944 with the Bombay Talkies-produced film ‘Jwar Bhata’, after which Dilip Kumar never looked back. He made various unforgettable films with his quality acting, which won the hearts of the audience. Dilip Kumar also holds the record of winning the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. If not, he also made some films.
His film Mughal-e-Azam, released in 1960, set a new record. Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Deshmukh has expressed deep sorrow over Dilip Kumar’s demise, saying that his contribution to the film industry is unique and his actions will always be remembered.
