End of an era: Indian cinema mourns the passing of Dilip Kumar

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was suffering from age-related health complications, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. He was 98. 

Following the news of his passing, celebrities from all over the country took to social media to express their condolences, and spoke in lengths on the impact the doyen had on their respective careers.

"Deeply saddened" by the loss, actor Amitabh Bachchan wrote,

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

Actor Akshay Kumar tweeted,

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

Actor Chiranjeevi said, 

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

Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn shared his memories of the legend,

Shared many moments with the legend...some very personal, some on stage. Yet, nothing really prepared me for his passing away. An institution, a timeless actor. Heartbroken.
Deepest condolences to Sairaji#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021

Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj said,

Rest in peace #DilipKumar Sir! #Legend pic.twitter.com/TbMl7ciVT1

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) July 7, 2021

Actor Raveena Tandon said,

A legend passes away, a gap that can never be filled, A true Giant ,a kind loving soul to the very end. #DilipKumar Omshanti

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 7, 2021

Actor Riteish Deshmukh shared his photos with Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu, and wrote,

Every actor that faces the camera today will thank Dilip Sahab for the being their teacher. Truly an institution. Am completely heartbroken today, will miss his pat on my back, his smile with a twinkle in the eye and fond kisses on my forehead. @TheDilipKumar (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ZXECFtRbrz

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 7, 2021

Actor Hansika wrote, 

Waking up to such a sad news , Heartbreaking news to begin the day,RIP #DilipKumar sahab. End of an era… Heartfelt condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/KEOL8nH0zF

— Hansika (@ihansika) July 7, 2021

Director Sreenu Vaitla wrote, 

You were sent with a purpose of being a legend, a pioneer and an institution in Cinema. Thank you for your unparalleled contribution to entertaining us throughout. Rip sir #DilipKumar #ripdilipkumar pic.twitter.com/k0Gh5HIKaA

— Sreenu Vaitla (@SreenuVaitla) July 7, 2021

Actor-filmmaker Prakash Raj said, 

A legend … an Inspiration… thank you for living a wonderful life #DilipKumar ji … RIP … pic.twitter.com/F1uiXHzxsb

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) July 7, 2021

Actor Esha Deol wrote, 

#DilipKumar ji we will miss you. Deepest condolences to #SairaBanu ji & the family May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/jvLQVQZK7j

— Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) July 7, 2021

Actor Mehreen Pirzada said, 

Nation mourns - the legend’s demise
Rest in peace Dilip Saab
Thank you for entertaining us. You’ll be always remembered through your films #DilipKumar #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/cCuOCu2pL6

— Mehreen Pirzada (@Mehreenpirzada) July 7, 2021

Actor Vineet Kumar Singh wrote about the end of the era, 

दिलीप कुमार साहब
आपके साथ अभिनय के एक युग का अन्त हो गया।
विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि

Rest In Peace #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/yev5rFKwRv

— Vineet Kumar Singh (@vineetkumar_s) July 7, 2021