IANS
From Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh Bachchan to younger talent like Farhan Akhtar and Riteish Deshmukh -- celebrities from the Hindi film world wished the legendary Dilip Kumar good health and a long life on his 95th birthday.
Dilip Kumar debuted as an actor in Jwar Bhata. His career has spanned over six decades and over 65 films. He was later seen in films like Andaz, Babul, Deedar, Aan, Devdas, Azaad, Naya Daur, Yahudi, Madhumati, Kohinoor, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna and Ram Aur Shyam.
As an actor, he last graced the silver screen in 1998's Qila. Now his fans get a glimpse of the ailing star via social media posts. Here's what the celebrities tweeted on Dilip Kumar's special day.
Lata Mangeshkar:Today my Rakhi brother Yusuf Khan (Dilip Kumar) has turned 95. I pray for his good health and hope for his long age.
Amitabh BAchchan: Two maestros! Iconic picture Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar making music! Love and admiration for their immense contribution to Indian cinema.
Dharmendra: Happy Birthday to my loving brother and a darling actor Dilip Kumar, who inspired me to become an actor!
Subhash Ghai: Happy birthday and prayers for my idol, my hero, my favourite Dilip Kumar. I learnt so much from him while directing him in Vidhata, Karma and Saudagar -- all blockbusters.
Anil Kapoor: My father always referred to Dilip Kumarji as Yusuf Sir..! Wish you a very happy birthday Dilip Sir! I grew up watching your films and your friendship with my father was inspirational! Lots of love!
Riteish Deshmukh: It's the king's Birthday. Wishing the greatest Indian actor to grace the silver screen best of health and long life on his birthday.
Farhan Akhtar: Greeting Yusuf Sir, Happy Birthday... Wish you good health. Lots of love and utmost respect.
Purab Kohli: Wishing one of the legends of Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar Sir, a very Happy Birthday. You have inspired every generation with your impeccable acting. Wish you good health and a long life.
Shekhar Suman: Many happy returns of the day to Dilip Kumar Sir. May God keep him healthy and smiling. Fit and shining. He is and will be the biggest and the best actor of our film industry has ever seen and probably will ever see. The best, the biggest, the brightest. There is only one Dilip Kumar on planet earth. A veritable instituition!