Indian cinema legend Dilip Kumar has died at the age of 98 | Bollywood News

Kumar, whose real name was Yusuf Khan, died in the western city of Mumbai, Indian media reported.

Dilip Kumar, one of the most famous actors in Indian cinema, has died. He was 98 years old.

Kumar, whose real name was Yusuf Khan, died in the western city of Mumbai on Wednesday morning, his family said.

“I am deeply saddened and saddened by the announcement of the death of our beloved Dilip Saab, a few minutes ago,” Faisal Farooqui wrote on Twitter.

With sadness and grief, I announce the death of our beloved Dilip Saab, a few minutes ago.

We are from God and to Him we return. – Faisal Farooqui

– Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021

The former actor is survived by his wife Saira Banu, a former Bollywood actress.

Kumar starred in the most popular Indian cinema and the best, including Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Naya Daur, Ram Aur Shyam and Madhumati.

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