Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi took it to twitter to pen down an emotional note for the veteran actor Dilip Kumar who passed away at the age of 98 on Wednesday.
Afridi wrote, “Indeed to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return. A huge loss for yousuf khan sahib’s fans from KPK to Mumbai and across the globe, he lives in on our hearts. Deepest condolences to Saira Banu sahiba”.
The actor aged 98 was ill from a past few years and lost his battle to life. The news was confirmed by family members.
He was born in Peshawar, Pakistan and later shifted to Mumbai with his family and pursued acting in 1944.
The actor was suggested the screen name “Dilip Kumar” while his real name stands as Yusuf Khan.
His demise was received by both sides of the border and his visit to Pakistan was also recalled by politicians, and artists.
His loss has been considered as one of the greatest losses of Bollywood Industry.
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