Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala, Mehul Buch, and others mourn over the demise of veteran actor Dilip Kumar

The entertainment industry is in a shock today, as Wednesday morning shattered many with the tragic news of legendary star Dilip Kumar's demise. At the age of 98, the renowned actor passed away in a Mumbai hospital owing to a prolonged illness. Many celebrities shared their condolences on their social media handles.

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celebrities too have expressed their grief while some have shared comments with ETimes exclusively.

Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala

: We have not just lost a legend but an institution. My condolences to his family. We can never forget his immense contribution to Indian cinema.

Mehul Buch:

Dilipkumar

, A legend, an era, an acting encyclopedia, a goal every actor would love to achieve. I think we lost that completeness of cinema named Dilipkumar. I think we lost that 'extremely perfectionist performer ' of Hindi cinema Indian cinema will always miss Dilip Sahab. May his soul rest in peace.

Akash Zala: This is such a huge loss to the whole entertainment industry. I am still shocked by the news. He was an inspiration to all of us. He will always stay in our thoughts, our memories, and our heart forever. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Khushi Shah: It is such a piece of disheartening news! I still can't believe that the legendary actor Dilip Kumar sir has left us. An Era has come to an end. We have learned so much from him and there is so much left for us to learn more. Nothing can describe his role and input into making Indian cinema the way we know it right now. May his soul rest in peace and May God bless the family and fans with the strength to bear this loss.

Ritu Bhagwani

: A cinematic legend, an inspiration, and such a pure soul left us all today, Dilip Kumar Ji will always stay in our hearts as he has ruled the golden age of cinema with such amazing performances that are unforgettable, audiences of all generations will always enthrall and enjoy his brilliant performances. Rest in peace sir.

Bijal Joshi: End of Era in Indian cinema. Indeed it was a 'Suhana Safar' watching a legend's acting, learning from it. He was an institution. Alvida Dilip Sahab.

Devarshi Shah: A man, an institution, a legend. He was and will be somebody that everybody learns from. There’s a very well accepted saying, 'Hindustan ke har abhineta ne, kuch na kuch toh Dilip sahab se churaya hi hain' his films, performances will always be a learning material for generations of actors to come. May he rest in power.

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