Mohammed Yusuf Khan aka Dilip Kumar left for the heavenly adobe on Wednesday (July 7). The 98-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks ago just after he had breathlessness. He breathed his last today morning. The veteran actor’s family buddy Faisal Farooqui confirmed the news of his death. “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab a few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return,” Faisal tweeted.
The mortal remains of the thespian have been taken to his Mumbai residence. The legendary actor’s burial with take spot in the evening. Several celebs have been snapped at Dilip Kumar’s residence as they arrived to spend their last respects. Dilip’s largest admirer and superstar Shah Rukh Khan also paid a pay a visit to. SRK was seen consoling a heartbroken Saira Banu.
Several prominent celebs and politicians have been seen arriving at Dilip Kumar’s residence. News agency ANI shared a couple of images from inside the thespian’s home. In one of these pics, Shah Rukh was seen sitting next to Dilip Kumar’s wife Saira Banu and consoling her. Picture of teary eyed Saira will break your heart.
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Shah Rukh was quite close to Dilip Kumar and his family. In reality the Naya Daur actor and his wife think about SRK as their personal son. Over the years, anytime Dilip Kumar’s overall health deteriorated, SRK was normally by Saira’s side. Helping them in what ever way he could. SRK certainly shared a particular bond with the thespian. So losing him all of a sudden has come as a blow for the superstar.