Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Anupam Kher mourn Dilip Kumar's death

The Hindi film industry has been left bereaved by the death of veteran actor Dilip Kumar, whose passing marks the end of an era. Several prominent figures from the world of cinema such as Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher and Akshay Kumar took to social media to offer condolences and hail the legend's artistry.

Referring to Dilip Kumar as an institution and an epochal figure in the history of Indian cinema, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan offered his condolences to the artiste's family.

T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' ..
My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. 🤲🤲🤲
Deeply saddened .. 🙏

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021

Salman Khan eulogized the legend as simply the best actor Indian cinema has ever seen and will ever see.

Best actor indian cinema has ever seen and will ever see … #RIP Dilip Saab pic.twitter.com/XG0PM9mjX4

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 7, 2021

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi mentioned the role the artiste unknowingly played in her formative years and praised his dignified presence on the silver screen and beyond.

Adieu Dilip Saab . Unknown to you I have been your Eklavya.Thank you for the movies.Thank you for the language . Thank you for the dignity . Thank you for being socially responsible.Thank you🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/P5UeMUOQ8t

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 7, 2021

Yesteryear actress and politician Hema Malini, who acted alongside Dilip Kumar, recalled their time together and offered her condolences to his wife.

Veteran actor, exemplary role model for all heroes,my respected co star in Kranti, Dilip Kumar ji, is no more.I recall a couple of visits to his house & the pleasant meetings I had with him & Saira ji. My heart goes out to Saira ji, his life partner of many years, for this loss pic.twitter.com/rf706RKJpu

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) July 7, 2021

Celebrated filmmaker Subhash Ghai termed the actor's passing the end of an era and hailed his legacy.

And era has gone
His name is #DILIPKUMAR
He Will be remembered in golden pages in the history of indian cinema for centuries to come 🎥
RIP saheb 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/nf82Uj6deL

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) July 7, 2021

Akshay Kumar stated that Dilip Kumar was a hero to actors and offered his thoughts and prayers.

To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021

Legendary chanteuse Lata Mangeshkar expressed her sorrow, addressing the veteran actor as her elder brother.

यूसुफ़ भाई आज अपनी छोटीसी बहन को छोड़के चले गए.. यूसुफ़ भाई क्या गए, एक युग का अंत हो गया. मुझे कुछ सूझ नहीं रहा. मैं बहुत दुखी हूँ, नि:शब्द हूँ.कई बातें कई यादें हमें देके चले गए.

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 7, 2021

यूसुफ़ भाई पिछले कई सालों से बिमार थे, किसीको पहचान नहीं पाते थे ऐसे वक़्त सायरा भाभीने सब छोड़कर उनकी दिन रात सेवा की है उनके लिए दूसरा कुछ जीवन नहीं था. ऐसी औरत को मैं प्रणाम करती हूँ और यूसुफ़ भाई कीं आत्मा को शान्ति मिले ये दुआ करती हूँ.

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 7, 2021

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle offered her condolences and also expressed admiration for Saira Banu, who was constantly by Dilip Kumar's side.

I'm very sad to hear that Dilip Saab is no longer with us. He was like a big brother to me. I have great admiration and respect for his wife Saira bhabhi who has really looked after and dedicated her life to him. Lots of love to her and the family. We share your grief 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/tXIqYcOzjk

— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) July 7, 2021

Anupam Khar stated that the legend would live on and that the actor's performances were nothing short of magical.

The legend lives on!! There is and there will always be a part of #DilipKumar Saab in every Indian actor for generations to come! His performances were like magic. Thank you Sir for those amazing moments i could spend with you! You taught me so much about life, living & acting! pic.twitter.com/edlguQez9i

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 7, 2021

Chiranjeevi, who has primarily starred in Telugu films, stated that he was deeply saddened by the actor who enthralled the world for several decades.

An Era comes to an END in the Indian Film Industry.Deeply Saddened by the passing of LEGEND #DilipKumar Saab. One of the GREATEST Actors India has ever produced,an Acting Institution & a National Treasure. Enthralled the world for several decades.May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/f5Wb7ATs6T

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 7, 2021