Goodbye, 'Tragedy King': Big B calls Dilip Kumar an institution; director Subhash Ghai shares emotional video
The world honours the legendary actor and the rich legacy he left behind.
Born as Yusuf Khan, Kumar was known to generations of film-goers as the 'Tragedy King'.
From celebrities and sports stars to India Inc leaders and politicians, the well-known personalities took to social media to say their final goodbyes to the legendary actor.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan said he was deeply saddened by the demise of Kumar, and called him an 'institution' in himself. He further said that the history of Indian cinema will be written as 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar'.
T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'bef… https://t.co/G8H0fiERtW
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) 1625628786000T 3958 -" ����������An epic era has drawn curtains... Never to happen again.. ����������" ~ s
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) 1625630759000Actor Akshay Kumar said that the late actor was a 'hero' in true sense. "Dilip Kumar sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him," he wrote.
To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of I… https://t.co/0MbU4vamWE
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 1625626701000Alongside a picture of himself with Kumar, Ajay Devgn took to Twitter to say that nothing had prepared him for the veteran actor's passing away. "An institution, a timeless actor. Heartbroken," his caption read.
Shared many moments with the legend...some very personal, some on stage. Yet, nothing really prepared me for his pa… https://t.co/IV7nMI5BWf
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) 1625627377000Sharing a 37-second video of 'Hum Mehnatkash' song from 1983 movie 'Mazdoor', actor Raj Babbar recalled his childhood hero, who inspired him to get into films. He wrote, "From an actor to an institution, you effortlessly crossed into immortality decades ago."
You were my childhood hero - the sole inspiration for me to get into films. From an Actor to an Institution you eff… https://t.co/pD2RdU8swn
— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbarMP) 1625633233000Anupam Kher said that Kumar's demise has orphaned Indian film industry. He further said he lost a mentor, a friend, a guide and an acting guru.
The legend lives on!! There is and there will always be a part of #DilipKumar Saab in every Indian actor for genera… https://t.co/8kPxvsw7hR
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) 1625637611000B-town celebrities like Sunny Deol, Raveena Tandon, Suniel Shetty, Manoj Bajpayee, John Abraham, Sonu Sood, Taapsee Pannu, Sidharth Malhotra and Nimrat Kaur also paid their tribute.
End Of An Era! #DilipKumar Sahab!You will always be missed �� https://t.co/wYBdC29qzP
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) 1625629481000A legend passes away, a gap that can never be filled, A true Giant ,a kind loving soul to the very end. #DilipKumar Omshanti ����������
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) 1625630628000Today marks the end of an era, as we lost the brightest star of Indian Cinema. You will always live in our hearts D… https://t.co/LEhKIQwX59
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) 1625630558000No One like you !!! Have a great Journey from here on Master ….सादर नमन �� Rest in Peace ������ https://t.co/nTv3cwV2wg
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) 1625625671000Rest in peace, Sir! #DilipKumar https://t.co/AdnHnNj0cg
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) 1625630667000And he ascends towards the heaven. What a legacy! ����
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) 1625631727000Legends don't go anywhere,They just change the stage.#RipDilipKumar sir. https://t.co/UAbhEgMQ5C
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) 1625626393000A Performer.An Inspiration.A Timeless Actor.����#DilipKumar https://t.co/sxmswsGuzO
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) 1625633253000Rest in the highest realms of glory Sir….thank you for driving our cinema towards the echelons of excellence.… https://t.co/8AuACIWQpR
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) 1625625974000In a one-minute-43-second video, 'Taal' and 'Pardes' director Subhash Ghai, who closely worked with Kumar on movies like 'Vidhaata' (1982), 'Karma' (1986) and 'Saudagar' (1991), called the late actor an idol. He further mentioned that the veteran actor tranformed Ghai's life. In another post, he said it was the saddest day of his life.
And era has gone His name is #DILIPKUMAR He Will be remembered in golden pages in the history of indian cinema f… https://t.co/Qm7Yj1OCXY
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) 1625631910000Saddest day of my life. Dilip saheb Yusuf bhai gone My personal loss of my most precious idol. No words RIP SAHEB ����
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) 1625626224000'The Tashkent Files' Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said Kumar was the 'emperor of acting'. "Artists never die. They just change roles," he shared. While 'Aligarh' film-maker Hansal Mehta said there won't be another Dilip Kumar.
The emperor of acting. Artists never die. They just change roles. Alvida #DilipKumar sahab. https://t.co/hqcg4ScScx
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) 1625626319000The greatest. There will never be another Dilip Kumar. https://t.co/SqQyykrPe9
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) 1625625451000'Rang De Basanti' actor Siddharth referred to Kumar as a 'giant tree' that has fallen. "I pray today's generation learns about and celebrates him (Kumar)," he wrote.
One of the greatest actors the world has ever known has left us. A giant tree has fallen. I pray for the soul of le… https://t.co/ZUnPSd9pYM
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) 1625629285000South star Chiranjeevi said he remembers Kumar as one of the greatest actors in India, an acting institution and a national treasure.
An Era comes to an END in the Indian Film Industry.Deeply Saddened by the passing of LEGEND #DilipKumar Saab. One o… https://t.co/rnMdpKv8rt
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) 1625628682000Popular Telugu actor Jr NTR said Kumar's contribution to Indian cinema is priceless.
Dilip Kumar Saab's contribution to the growth of Indian cinema is priceless. Rest in Peace sir. You will be missed
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) 1625627500000Prime Minister Narendra Modi Narendra Modi said that Kumar will be remembered as a cinematic legend. "He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world," he posted.
Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which… https://t.co/CiBjaPMqOM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1625627118000President Ram Nath Kovind condoled the demise of Kumar, saying his charm transcended all boundaries, and he was loved across the subcontinent.
Dilip Kumar summarised in himself a history of emerging India. The thespian’s charm transcended all boundaries, and… https://t.co/Riv5G5WExa
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1625629244000Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal paid homage, saying the late actor's demise meant the end of an era for Bollywood.
हिंदी फ़िल्म जगत के मशहूर अभिनेता दिलीप कुमार जी का चले जाना बॉलीवुड के एक अध्याय की समाप्ति है। युसुफ़ साहब का शान… https://t.co/Ep64F461Pq
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1625627437000West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that Kumar's inimitable style of acting will remain engraved among film lovers for generations.
Crestfallen at the passing of a beacon in cinema.Deeply anguished to learn about the demise of veteran actor Dilip… https://t.co/xO3ryXTmDs
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 1625628238000Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power and an elected MP, called it an end of an era, and thanked Kumar for the beautiful memories and his magic.
End of an era. Rest in peace #DilipKumar sahab. Thank you for the beautiful memories and your magic. https://t.co/CxGOkHZCYw
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) 1625627775000Parimal Nathwani, Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd, said he was saddened to learn about the passing away of the veteran actor. "His contribution to Indian cinema is a legacy that will live on forever," he tweeted.
Saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran actor #DilipKumar. His contribution to Indian cinema is a legac… https://t.co/QzLQ1NDmix
— Parimal Nathwani (@mpparimal) 1625627731000From the sports fraternity, cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called Kimar an inspiration for generations to come.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dilip Sahab. A genius actor who made such a huge impact in Indian cinema. An insp… https://t.co/vCIhAES6l2
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 1625633536000Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi grieved the demise of the legendary actor.
Indeed to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.A huge loss for Yousuf Khan sahib's fans from KPK to Mumbai… https://t.co/e5XsdoFL9s
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 1625631529000Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer called him one of the greatest icons of the film industry. "He will live on forever through his work," he wrote.
Really sad to know that Dilip Kumar saab is no more. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He was one… https://t.co/qCVEI1Ae9y
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 1625627457000Badminton player Saina Nehwal and commentator Harsha Bhogle also bid farewell to the legend of Hindi cinema.
The legend of Hindi cinema.. May your soul rest in peace sir ����.. #DilipKumar https://t.co/4AIjrXnvrC
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) 1625635332000Great actor. Great career. Inspiration to many. #DilipKumar
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 1625626593000Kumar, born Yousuf Khan and often known as the Nehruvian hero, did his first film 'Jwar Bhata' in 1944 and his last 'Qila' in 1998, 54 years later.
The five-decade career included 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Devdas', 'Naya Daur', and 'Ram Aur Shyam', and later, as he graduated to character roles, 'Shakti' and 'Karma'.
Dilip Kumar a.k.a. Muhammad Yusuf Khan, was the first official Khan of Bollywood. The actor, producer and activist was often described as the 'ultimate method actor'. He debuted as an actor in the film 'Jwar Bhata' produced by Bombay Talkies, and his career spanned over six decades and over 65 films.
Known as the Tragedy King, and the first superstar of Bollywood, veteran actor Dilip Kumar is credited with bringing realism to film acting in the Indian subcontinent. Kumar was one of the biggest Indian movie stars, and a pioneer of method acting, predating Hollywood method actors such as Marlon Brando.
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