Kumar was a legend: Gandhi
INDIA’S Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written a letter of condolences to Saira Banu, wife of actor Dilip Kumar.
Legendary Bollywood star Kumar died on Wednesday morning due to age-related illness. He was 98.
Gandhi wrote: “With the passing away of your beloved husband Dilip Kumar, the Golden Age of Indian Cinema has finally come to an end.
“Dilip Kumar was a legend in his lifetime and will remain a legend in the future too, as generations of film lovers will continue to watch him with admiration in films that his superb acting skills turned into evergreen classics.
“Who can forget the realism, the emotion and power that he brought to his roles in films as diverse as Ganga Jamuna, Daag, Deedar, Mughal-e-aazam, Naya Daur, Madhumati, Devdas, Ram aur Shyam and so many, many more,” said Gandhi.
She said Kumar kept his audience entranced, inspired and deeply moved.
Gandhi said that Kumar lived a long and fulfilled life, and left a “priceless legacy” through his rich contributions to the world of art and culture.
“His loss will be deeply mourned by his countless fans, and India will always honour his memory,” she said.
Kumar died at the private Hinduja Hospital where he was admitted after having difficulty breathing.
The funeral of the “Kohinoor” of Indian Cinema, Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known to the world by his screen name Dilip Kumar, took place in a Mumbai cemetery with full state honours. |