Dilip Kumar – Remembering The First Khan Of Bollywood

Dilip Kumar was one of Bollywood’s finest actors who changed the acting game forever. Today, after his demise, thousands took to Twitter to share their sorrow and paid tribute to the late actor.

After a long battle with age-related illnesses, Dilip Kumar has left us all. The news was confirmed by his friend, Faisal Farooqui via Kumar’s Twitter account. Since the news, fans, friends and colleagues have paid tribute and recounted cherished memories online.

Early Works

Kumar started his career in 1944 with Jwar Bhata, produced by the Bombay Talkies. We later saw him in Ganga Jamuna, Ram Aur Shyam and the mega-hit Mughal-E-Azam alongside Madhubala, a film with a budget of 15 million INR and which took 16 years to make. Kumar worked in the industry for more than fifty years and gave us many hits to remember him by.

End of the ‘Golden Trio’

With the passing of Dilip Kumar, the ‘golden trio’ is over too. The golden trio were Bollywood stars Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar, who inspired/ keep inspiring actors and are loved by many.

All of them have gone too soon. However, they gave us movies and plays we’ll forever cherish!

Dilip Kumar aka Muhammad Yusuf Khan had strong ties in Pakistan as well. He was very much loved & respected & is known to have visited Pakistan prior to Madame Noor Jehan’s passing away.

The Entertainment Industry From Both Sides Of The Border Came Together, Breaking The Barriers

Our PM Tweeted

Saddened to learn of Dilip Kumar's passing. I can never forget his generosity in giving his time to help raise funds for SKMTH when project launched. This is the most difficult time – to raise first 10% of the funds & his appearance in Pak & London helped raise huge amounts.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 7, 2021

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The quintessential tragedy king. The first actor of the subcontinent. @TheDilipKumar sahab, aap jasa na koi tha, na he hoga.
The last picture is from his visit to his birthplace Peshawar on top of Qila Bala Hisaar.
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon. #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/nEeJINDKN0

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 7, 2021

#Legend #Institution but most importantly role model for actors across seven decades, #DilipKumar Saab passing away is a big loss. Condolences to Sairaji & family . #RIP pic.twitter.com/v4cFvxhf14

— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) July 7, 2021

RIP to the OG legend!
Yusuf Saab’s story was as dramatic & filmy as a movie.. a shining light goes out and takes with it some of the best bits of what #Bollywood was… 🙏🏽#DilipKumar saab 💔 pic.twitter.com/Kbk7mBvqQ2

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) July 7, 2021

To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021

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— Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) July 7, 2021

Fans Are Equally Devastated, Regardless The Age and Generational Differences. The True Power Of A Star!

Yeh Zindagi Ke Mele Duniya Main Kam Na Honge,
Afsos hum Na Honge#DilipKumar Sahab You always were ,You are and You will always remain in our Heart and Mind. And Your love and respect will always remain in our heart. #DilipKumar Sahab You will always remain my ideal

— Hasan Tariq (@hasanntariq) July 7, 2021

One of the great chapters that influence today's modern civilization in Asian subcontinent ends today with passing of legendary method Actor, philanthropist, an institution in itself one and only @TheDilipKumar (Yusuf Khan)

May his soul rest in peace.#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/dFq8wpK5Li

— Adv. Syed Ali Jaffry (@syedalijaffry) July 7, 2021

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This Tweet of Shah Rukh Khan Comforting Saira Bano Has Won Our Hearts

#ShahRukhKhan snapped outside #DilipKumar's residence as he visits the family! 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/OMSzuq4rul

— 😎Sourav Srkian Das😎 (@SrkianDas04) July 7, 2021

There’s no denying that Dilip Kumar and our very own SRK had a close bond. Many called it the bond similar to that of a father and son. Shah Rukh also stated in an interview a while ago that Dilip Saab was his favourite inspiration.

The best way to remember and honor Dilip Kumar is by carrying forward his legacy, honor his art and hard work along with all he’s done over the years. Our deepest condolences to his wife, Saira Bano and we wish her all the power and strength during this rough time.

I’ll leave you here, but with Udein Jab Jab Zulfein Teri. We’ll always remember Dilip jee smiling.

Till next time.

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