Thespian of Silver Screen  Dilip Kumar’s death on Wednesday has left the entire country shocked and in mourning. The legendary actor of Bollywood  passed away at the age of 98 . He  has left a void in Indian cinema and a tremendous  work behind, for next generation filmmakers and actors to learn from. Dilip Kumar had been facing continually health issues for months .He  passed away at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital.

 “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return,” Dilip Kumar close friend Faisal Farooqui wrote on the actor’s official Instagram account.

 He was popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of Bollywood. On his demise, offering his condolences  Big B tweets, “ An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' ..

He added , “My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. Palms up togetherPalms up togetherPalms up together , Deeply saddened  .. “

Team Witty gossip offers heartfelt condolences on the demise of Dilip Kumar .