Shashikala Saigal

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Veteran actress Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal, who was an Indian film and television actress. Shashikala played supporting roles in over 100 films that includes Bimla, Sujata, Aarti, Anupama, Waqt, Gumrah and Khubsoorat and so on. The 88-years-old actor died on April 4, 2021.

Amit Mistry

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Amit Mistry was an Indian drama, film and television actor. He was well-known for his appearance in Tenali rama, A Gentleman and Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie. The actor died at the age of 47 due to heart attack on April 23.

Bikramjeet Kanwarpal

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Bikramjeet Kanwarpal was an Indian film and television actor. A retired army officer, Kanwarpal had played supporting roles in several films and television serials. He was also shared screen space with actor Anil Kapoor in 24 (Tv series). The actor passed away at the age of 52 due to COVID-19 complications on May 2.

Raj Kaushal

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Adperson and director Raj Kaushal, who was married to actress and TV presenter Mandira Bedi. The director died on 30 June 2021 due to a heart attack.

Dilip Kumar

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Mohammed Yusuf Khan, better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar. Dilip Kumar was an Indian actor and film producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. Mr. Kumar holds the record for most wins for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and was also the inaugural recipient of the award, he has won 3 Filmfare awards consecutively. The veteran actor passed away at the age of 98  due to age-related illnesses on July 7.

Shravan Rathod

Shravan Kumar Rathod was a popular music composer and was a member of the famous duo of music directors, Nadeem – Shravan. Mr. Shravan passed away on April 23, at the age of 66. Shravan was COVID-19 positive and was reported to be in a critical condition.

Rajiv Kapoor

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Rajiv Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, film producer and film director. The actor was popular for his lead role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. He was the youngest son of Raj Kapoor. The veteran actor passed away on February 9 due to a cardiac arrest.

Rinku Singh Nikumbh

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Rinku Singh Nikumbh, who was an Indian actor. She was known for her appearance in Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Dream Girl’, passed away due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 35.

Sidharth Shukla

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Sidharth Shukla was an Indian actor, host and model, who appeared in Hindi television and films. He was well-known for his roles in Balika Vadhu, Broken But Beautiful 3 and Dil Se Dil Tak. He was also the winner of reality shows like Bigg Boss 13 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. Another side, he had hosted Savdhaan India and India’s Got Talent. Moreover, Mr. Shukla won the World’s Best Model title in December 2005 beating 40 other participants from across Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Sidharth Shukla passed away due to massive heart attack on September 2.

Surekha Sikri

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Surekha Sikri was an Indian theatre, film and television actress. The veteran actress received several awards, including three National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. Surekha Sikri died on July 16, at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Anupam Shyam

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Anupam Shyam Ojha was an Indian film and television actor, who mostly played villainous roles. The veteran actor passed away on August 8 at the age of 63 of multiple organ failure.

Ghanshyam Nayak

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Ghanashyam Nayak was an Indian drama, film and television actor. He was well-known for his last role as Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Ghanshyam Nayak passed away on October 3 following a battle with cancer.

Chandrakant Pandya

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Actor Chandrakant Pandya was an Indian actor, who played Nishad Raj on Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. The actor passed away on October 5.

One of the official of the hospital stated, “Saira Banu was treated for left ventricular failure with ischaemia and is out of crisis. She will probably be shifted out of the ICU tomorrow as conveyed by the treating consultant Dr. Nitin Gokhale.”

The 77 year old actress is undergoing treatment, and recovering slowly. Saira Banu’s spokesperson and family friend Faisal Faaroqui had said to inaianexpress.com, “Saira Ji’s doctor Nitin Gokhale suspects that there could be an issue with her left ventricular, for which she will need to go through an angiography, but that’s not urgent. But we are going with what the doctor says. All said and done, Saira ji is stable and should be out of the hospital soon.”

The actress will be soon out of the ICU bed and we pray for her faster recovery and healthy life ahead. The actress lost her husband earlier this year on July 7 when he was 98 and his last rites were performed with utter respect from the government and his fans and was will be cremated in Juhu.

The tragedy king passed away on 7th July 2021, at 7:30 pm. He was 98, and suffered prostate cancer. The actor might leave us physically but will always stay inside the hearts of many. He was buried with state honours at Juhu Muslim Cemetery that same day.

Subhash Ghai was very close to his Dilip saab and had also directed the actor in films like.. “Karma”, “vidhaata”, “Saudagar”. Ghai tweeted , “Dilip Kumar stood by his friends always .. in his entire career he never did any endorsements, the only exception being Baburao Patel, the editor of Film India magazine, who was also into naturopathy. He endorsed his product free of any charge as Friend,”

Subhash Ghai is an Indian film director producer and screenwriter. He is mostly known for his works like Kalicharan, Vishwanath, Maeri, Karz, Hero, Vidhaata, Meri Jung, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes, Taal, and Black & White. The filmmaker is also a recipient of Filmfare Best Director Award among the other awards.

Coming back to Dilip Kumar, The veteran actor contributed six decades of his life to cinemas and was also known as “The First Khan” of Bollywood. The actor appeared in over 65 films altogether. Some of his best known films are ‘Devdas ‘(1955), ‘Naya Daur’ (1957), ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), ‘Ganga Jamuna’ (1961), ‘Kranti’ (1981), and ‘Karma’ (1986). 8 times Filmfare award winner for best actor, Dilip Kumar had also been rewarded by Dadasaheb Phalke award in the year 1994. He was also honored with Padma Bhushan in 1991, Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1998, Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

The doctors expresses their sadness in the hospital. Some of his unforgettable films includes Devdas, Mughal-E-Azam, Daag and more.

Salman Khan recently posted in his social media handle saying “Best actor, Indian cinema has ever seen” where Boman Irani says “We should celebrate Dilip Kumar’s legacy today, and forever”. The actors expresses their heartfelt condolences to his family as well. An utter grief has surrounded the whole Bollywood where all the actors has posted in their official social media account on the memory of Dilip Kumar.

According to the sources, Dilip Kumar’s first rites will be held today at 5pm at the Juhu Qabrastan at Santacruz Mumbai.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself posted in his twitter handle saying, “Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.”

Rahul Gandhi posted “My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & fans of Dilip Kumar ji.
His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come.”

Saira Banu who had earlier confirmed about Dilip Kumar’s health saying that he is recovering and will return home soon also asked the fans to pray for his quick recovery.

The Bollywood has indeed lost a gem. We hope that Dilip Kumar’s family comes out of this grief soon.

Devdas: Based on an award-winning novel by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay, this saga of love and romance has been regarded as one of the best works of the superstar. A star-studded cast led by Dilip Kumar portrayed the role of a die-hard lover whose love and alcoholism lead him down a road of destruction.

Babul: The dramatic song-and-dance musical was the second highest-grossing film of the 1950s and portrayed a tragic love triangle between his character and the late Nargis. The film, which featured Dilip Kumar in the role of a postmaster from a rich family, was directed by SU Sunny.

Daag: In its main category, Dilip Kumar won his first Filmfare Award in the main category for his performance in “Daag”, produced and directed by Amiya Chakravarty. During the film, Shankar undergoes a drastic life change going from a poor, alcoholic man to a wealthy man who is again headed towards self-destruction after his love’s family decided to marry her elsewhere. Nonetheless, the film ends on a positive note with Shankar marrying his love interest and quitting drinking.

Mughal-e-Azam: The tragic love story of Mughal prince Salim and court dancer Anarkali was the breakthrough film from the legendary actor. Awarded several accolades including the National Film Award in 1961 for Best Feature Film in Hindi for his portrayal of a spoiled, self-indulgent, and madly in love prince.

Deedar: One of the most notable tragedies in early Indian cinema, as it is about Dilip Kumar’s character and his unfulfilled love, which can only be expressed through class disparities. A popular film of the golden age with Kumar as the ‘King of tragedies’, the movie also stars Nargis and Nimmi in lead roles.

Naya Daur (1957): Written and directed by BR Chopra, this story of two best friends falling in love with the same woman (Vyjayanthimala) received a renewed lease of life thanks to the well-matched performance of the talented lead actors. Dilip Kumar sells it with his incredible on-screen charisma, even though the story may be as old as the hills. He received his third filmfare award for best actor after this film.

Madhumati (1958): One of the first reincarnation dramas in Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar’s National Award-winning film makes for a memorable experience. The central storyline of this film follows the love story of a young boy named Anand (Kumar) and a young Indian tribal girl named Madhumati, played well by Vyjayanthimala. Among the top grosser in 1958, it had a gothic-noir feel.

Ram Aur Shyam (1967): Dilip Kumar plays both the dominant and supporting roles in the tale of twins who were separated at birth and who grow up in different worlds. A variety of movies were influenced by this film, including Waheeda Rehman and Mumtaz’s ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’ in 1972 and late actress Sridevi’s 1990 blockbuster “Chaal Baaz.”

Shakti (1982): When it comes to seeing two thespians on screen together for the first time, ‘Shakti’ is the perfect film for you. Ramesh Sippy directs and Salim Javed writes the movie, which depicts the struggles of a father and son who never agree on anything. In addition to Dilip Kumar’s overzealous and stoic portrayal of a police officer, Amitabh Bachchan – who plays his troubled son Vijay – performs well in his scenes as well. Actors Dilip Kumar and Amitabha Bachchan were supremely talented in this legendary film.

Ganga Jamuna: There is plenty of sibling rivalry in the rural drama Ganga Jamuna (1961), set in Awadh in Northern India and featuring two impoverished brothers (Dilip Kumar and Nasir Khan). A police officer plays the other role against Dilip Kumar’s desperate dacoit criminal character. This moving folk film is best known for its conflict between two brothers.

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This unfortunate news was tweeted by a family friend named Faisal Farooqui. According to several surveys, Along with Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand were two prominent actors who not just ruled the cinema but also ruled the hearts of people.

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Mr. Tragedy King was a method actor. His acting skills can make the audience feel the intensity of the character. When people heard about the death of the legend, they were shocked and their melancholy can be heard on all the platforms of social media. Paying Tribute to Dilip Kumar’s characters, here are five roles that changed the “Saga of Cinema.”

Light-Hearted roles:

People say that Mr. Tragedy King was suggested to do light-hearted roles by his psychiatrist. These roles can be seen on all in legendary movies like ‘Aan’, ‘Kohinoor’, and ‘Azaad.’

Our Favorite ‘Salim’

The most legendary and historical movie which changed the face of entertainment in India, “Mughal-e-Azam” in which he played the character of Salim. It was a big blockbuster on Silver Screen up until 2008 and it was the second highest-grossing film in the history of Indian Cinema.

Method Actor for reason

-In “Ganga Jamuna”, he went around the studio so that he could enter the set at a point of lassitude for his death scene.

– He also learned to play Sitar for a song sequence in “Kohinoor.”

-People say that Dilip Kumar drew the memories of his brother’s death, for recalling the pain he recorded on his father’s face in “Mashaal.”

Offered for International Project

According to the news sources, One of the first Indian actors to be offered an international role. Dilip Kumar was offered the character of Sherif Ali by British director David Lean for the film “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962). However, he refused the offer. He believed in to work for his own country that made him the real hero in the eyes of Indians again.

The double Role

It was too boring to play single roles again and again and then in 1967, The blockbuster hit “Ram Aur Shyam” came into the cinemas of India in which Dilip Kumar played the Double role. People enjoyed and were astonished at the same time by the characters and the acting of Dilip Kumar. He was and will be the legend for sure.

Sanga in Revolutionary Movie “Kranti”

In 1981, Mr. Kumar played the revolutionary character in the revolutionary film”Kranti.” The film chronicled the return of Dilip Kumar after a five-year break. He proved his caliber and won all the hearts of people at the national and international levels. The role of Sanga aka Mr. Kumar reminded the flame of revolution in India during the British time. People were emotional and proud at the same time while watching “Kranti”. Even now, “Kranti” and the other roles of Dilip Kumar hold a special place in the hearts of every cinema buff.

Dilip Kumar was admitted at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital few days ago. Saira Banu had a regular visit to the hospital and she was often captured by the journalists, where she informed about the actor’s health. She also said on a tweet that Dilip Kumar is recovering gradually and would soon return home. Saina Banu says, “We are grateful for God’s infinite mercy on Dilip Sahib that his health is improving,”. She further added, “We are still in hospital and request your prayers and duas so that Insha’Allah he is healthy and discharged soon.”

The doctors confirmed that the legendary actor had some age related medical issues after getting discharged from the hospital.

The death of the legendary actor was confirmed on a tweet by the actor’s family friend Faisal Farooqui on Dilip Kumar’s official twitter handle. “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 e return.”

Dilip Kumar’s career spans on over 65 films, and some of his best known works are Devdas ‘(1955), ‘Naya Daur’ (1957), ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), ‘Ganga Jamuna’ (1961), ‘Kranti’ (1981), and ‘Karma’ (1986). He was last seen in ‘Qila’ in 1998. He is also known as the Tragedy king of Bollywood for almost a six decades.

We pray to god for the actor’s soul to rest in peace and also condolences to his family.