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Legendary actor Dilip Kumar turns 98: Know how celebrities wished the 'Tragedy King'

Updated:Dec 11, 2020, 10:53 PM IST

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Kamal Hasaan salutes Dilip Kumar

To my dearest Yusuf Khan Saheb / Shri. DIlip Kumar Ji @TheDilipKumar My salute to one of the greatest living Indian artistes in Cinema. Happy birthday sir and
I place my gratitude for setting a benchmark half a century ago, for today's artistes to follow. pic.twitter.com/qjz5yjbjFW
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 11, 2020

On veteran actor Dilip Kumar's birthday, celebrities took to social media to post their heartfelt wishes for him. The legendary actor is an inspiration to all the generations of actors that came after him and they are very grateful for his contribution to cinema. Kamal Haasan paid tribute through a post on Twitter saying "Happy birthday sir and I place my gratitude for setting a benchmark half a century ago, for today's artists to follow." Take a look at the wishes posted by Kamal Haasan and other celebrities:

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Singer Lata Mangeshkar prays for good health for Dilip Kumar

Namaskar. Aaj mere bade bhai Dilip Kumar ji ka janamdin hai. Main unko bahut badhaai deti hun aur ye prathana karti hun ki unki sehat acchi rahe. pic.twitter.com/A9ZIQD8wwN
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) December 11, 2020

Lata Mangeshkar wished Dilip Kumar with the most adorable picture on Twitter.

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Madhuri Dixit feels fortunate for the opportunities she got to act with Dilip Kumar

Happy birthday @TheDilipKumar saab I wish you good health and a long life ahead. I feel fortunate remembering the times we spent together while shooting for #Izzatdar & #KanoonApnaApna. Sending you my best wishes. Take care pic.twitter.com/fOwWwkc6au
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) December 11, 2020

The actress wished Dilip Kumar good health and a long life ahead.

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Urmila Matondkar reminisces about the magic Dilip Kumar brought to cinema

When all the words in the world fail to describe a human being, an Actor, an Era,a Legend,an Institution and all the joy, light n sheer magic he brought on celluloid each time he enlightened it
Happy Birthday #DilipKumar saab #HappyBirthdayDilipKumar pic.twitter.com/fWq5BZWjsZ
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) December 11, 2020

Urmila Matondkar posted her wish on Twitter saying "When all the words in the world fail to describe a human being, an Actor, an Era,a Legend,an Institution and all the joy, light n sheer magic he brought on celluloid each time he enlightened it Two heartsTwo heartsTwo hearts. Happy Birthday #DilipKumar saab."

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Riteish Deshmukh wishes Dilip Kumar by calling him "The King"

The KING & I ..... Happy Birthday Dear @TheDilipKumar Sahab !!! May god grace you with good health and long life. #HappyBirthdayDilipKumar Every generation loves you!!! pic.twitter.com/uLzTUcua9u
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 11, 2020

Along with three images of himself and the veteran actor, Riteish Deshmukh said "Happy Birthday Dear @TheDilipKumar. Sahab !!! May god grace you with good health and long life. #HappyBirthdayDilipKumar Every generation loves you!!!"

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Dharmendra Deol took to Instagram to show his love for the veteran actor

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With an old throwback image, Darmendra Deol sent wishes to Dilip Kumar.

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Ajay Devgn looks up to Dilip Kumar as a steady source of inspiration

Happy birthday Yusuf Saab. You’re an institution by yourself. And, you’ve always been my steady source of inspiration over the years. Respects to you Sir today and always pic.twitter.com/7SrszBhBtw
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 11, 2020

Ajay Devgn posted his wishes on Twitter.

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Ali Fazal recites his favourite Dilip Kumar dialogue as a birthday wish

Happy Birthday Yusuf saab aka Dilip Kumar.. From my favourite film. Aaj dialogue yaad aa gaye aapke. . Gustaakhi Maaf.. #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/bFxeyilhef
— Ali Fazal M / میر علی فضل / अली (@alifazal9) December 11, 2020

Ali Faizal posted a video on Twitter with the caption "Happy Birthday Yusuf saab aka Dilip Kumar.. From my favourite film. Aaj dialogue yaad aa gaye aapke."