'A Loss to Our Cultural World': PM Modi, Prez, VP Condole Dilip Kumar's Death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to offer his condolences over the death of veteran actor Dilip Kumar.
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar passed away on 7 July.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to offer his condolences over the demise of veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who passed away on Wednesday, 7 July, at the age of 98.
"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," he said.
Several other politicians, including Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, also expressed their condolences over the actor's demise.
The actor passed away at 7:30 am on Wednesday, 7 July.
Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's family friend, Faisal Farooqui, shared the news on the veteran actor's official Twitter handle.
"With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return. - Faisal Farooqui," the tweet read.
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