Dilip Kumar Death At 98

Dilip Kumar died at the age of 98 in 2021

The Israeli government on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the death of iconic Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, whom they said was "admired in Israel as well" and offered his family and friends "heartfelt condolences and prayers".

Dilip Kumar, born Mohammed Yusuf Khan, took on the stage name "Dilip Kumar" when he made his debut in the Hindi film industry in 1944. Saira Banu, on the other hand, was 22 years his junior.

"My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan

The death announcement was followed up by a tweet with the details of Dilip Kumar's funeral

Described by Satyajit Ray as "the ultimate method actor," Dilip Kumar's resume contains many of Indian cinema's landmark, genre-defining roles

Dilip Kumar was taken to hospital on last Wednesday after complaining of breathlessness

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar died this morning after prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said. He was 98.

Dilip Kumar died at the age of 98 in 2021

The Israeli government on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the death of iconic Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, whom they said was "admired in Israel as well" and offered his family and friends "heartfelt condolences and prayers".

Dilip Kumar, born Mohammed Yusuf Khan, took on the stage name "Dilip Kumar" when he made his debut in the Hindi film industry in 1944. Saira Banu, on the other hand, was 22 years his junior.

"My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss," tweeted Amitabh Bachchan

The death announcement was followed up by a tweet with the details of Dilip Kumar's funeral

Described by Satyajit Ray as "the ultimate method actor," Dilip Kumar's resume contains many of Indian cinema's landmark, genre-defining roles

Dilip Kumar was taken to hospital on last Wednesday after complaining of breathlessness

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar died this morning after prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said. He was 98.