Dilip Kumar’s death on Wednesday has left the entire Indian film industry shocked and in mourning. The legend passed away at the age of 98. He has left a void in cinema and a huge body of work behind, for future filmmakers and actors to learn from. Dilip Kumar, the actual name of his Muhammed Yusuf Khan, had been facing regular health issues for months now, passing away at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital. “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,” his friend Faisal Farooqui wrote on the actor’s official Instagram account. Referred to as the “Tragedy King” and “The First Khan”, he has been credited for bringing a distinct form of method acting technique to the cinema. Kumar holds the record for most wins for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and was also the inaugural recipient of the award. Some of his best-known films include Aan, Daag, Devdas, Madhumati, Azaad, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna, Kranti, Karma, Ram Aur Shyam, among others. Social media is flooded with tributes from every corner for the legendary actor. From Bollywood to politics and sports, the entire film fraternity of India is mourning the big loss. Dilip Kumar, who would have been 99 in December, is survived by his wife, actress Saira Banu. Along with Shah Rukh Khan, he held the record for winning the most Filmfare Awards in the Best Actor category: 8. He also won the inaugural trophy in the same category in 1954.
