Dharmendra on Dilip Kumar’s demise: Extremely sad to lose my most affectionate brother in the industry

Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar took his last breath today (July 7) in Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. He was suffering from prolonged illness and was 98. The demise of ‘The Tragedy King’ of Hindi cinema has left a void in the entire industry. From Bollywood, television celebs, to politicians, everyone has mourned Dilip Saab’s death on social media.

Actor Dharmendra went to Dilip Kumar’s house today to pay his last respects. Now, taking to his Twitter handle, Dharmendra shared a throwback picture of himself with the actor and wrote, “Extremely sad , to loose my most affectionate brother in the industry. Jannat naseeb ho hamare Dalip Sahab ko(sic)”.

Extremely sad , to loose my most affectionate brother in the industry. Jannat naseeb ho ? hamare Dalip Sahab ko ?

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) July 7, 2021

Today, talking to News18, Dharmendra said that Dilip Kumar was like an elder brother to him. He said, “It’s a black day for Indian cinema. I knew this day would come but I have never been able to prepare myself for it. I would regularly call Saira and enquire about Dilip saab’s health. I had called her on Monday and she said he was a bit ill but there was nothing to worry about. Sometimes I would just randomly pay a visit to their house and check on his health. I couldn’t see him in the condition and would start crying. Saira would cheer me up and she would often tell me that he would be fine.”

 

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He also added that he grew up watching Dilip Kumar’s films and he was one of the reasons why he decided to become an actor. Dharmendra said that he used to go and stand outside the latter’s house before he became an actor.

Dilip Kumar’s burial will take place at 5 pm today with state honors.

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