Dilip Kumar passes away at 98: Here is how Bollywood celebrities reacted

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar died at a Mumbai hospital on July 7 after prolonged illness. He was 98. The actor, who ruled the hearts of film-goers through the decades, known as a tragedy king' for his portrayal of the brooding, intense romantic in classics such as Mughal-e-Azam and Devdas. (File image: Reuters)

Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, born as Mohammed Yousuf Khan, passed away on July 7 due to prolonged illness. He was 98 years old. Reactions poured in as the legendary actor is loved and respected across the world.

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan said on twitter, "An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' .. My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss" Deeply saddened."

T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' .. My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss ..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Dilip Kumar Ji 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. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP."

Dilip Kumar Ji 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. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021

Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "Shri Dilip Kumar Ji was a veritable legend of the silver screen, in him, Indian Cinema has lost one of the greatest actors. He has entertained generations of cinema lovers with his incredible acting and iconic roles. My sincerest condolences to Dilip Ji’s family and followers."

Shri Dilip Kumar Ji was a veritable legend of the silver screen, in him, Indian Cinema has lost one of the greatest actors. He has entertained generations of cinema lovers with his incredible acting and iconic roles. My sincerest condolences to Dilip Ji’s family and followers.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 7, 2021

Actor Akshay Kumar tweeted, "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."

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

Actor Ritesh Deshmukh tweeted, "Every actor that faces the camera today will thank Dilip Sahab for the being their teacher. Truly an institution. Am completely heartbroken today, will miss his pat on my back, his smile with a twinkle in the eye and fond kisses on my forehead."

Every actor that faces the camera today will thank Dilip Sahab for the being their teacher. Truly an institution. Am completely heartbroken today, will miss his pat on my back, his smile with a twinkle in the eye and fond kisses on my forehead. @TheDilipKumar (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ZXECFtRbrz

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 7, 2021

Actor Sunny Deol tweeted "End Of An Era! #DilipKumar Sahab! You will always be missed."

End Of An Era! #DilipKumar Sahab! You will always be missed