Mumbai: Veteran actor Dharmendra on Monday paid an emotional tribute to the legendary star Dilip Kumar on the anniversary of his fourth death. The ‘Sholay’ actor remembered the late star not only an icon of Indian cinema but also as a lovely brother.
Taking it on Instagram, Dharmendra shared a touch note, expressing the deep void left behind the death of the late actor. He posted an unseen black-and-white photo, in which both were playing hand wrestling games. With the monochrome photo, the ‘Dharam Veer’ actor wrote, “Today is such a heart -wrenching and unforgettable day … On this day, my dear brother, everyone’s beloved actor, the god of the film industry, a great and great man … Dilip Sahab … left us forever.
This disadvantage is unbearable, but I get some comfort in believing that he is still somewhere nearby. Dharmendra shared a close bond with Dilip Kumar and often referred to him as his inspiration and guiding light in the industry.
Last year, in an Instagram post, Saira Banu shared the furore with some memorable meetings between Dharmendra and her late husband, veteran actor Dilip Kumar. In the post, he recalled Dharmendra’s second meeting with Dileep, which revealed that ‘Hathhar’ star managed to secure an appointment with him with the help of his sister, Farida. Banu also mentioned that after that meeting, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra created such a strong bond that Dharmendra was always welcomed to walk in Dileep’s house without any formality. “Since then, Dharam ji has always moved to Sahib’s house without ceremonies or appointments.
It was midnight or day, Sahib always welcomed him.
He became the beacon of light in Dharam ji’s life when stardom and success came to him and he did not know how to handle him. Dilip Kumar, known as the ‘tragedy king’ of Hindi cinema, died on 7 July 2021.
