President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.
After thespian Dilip Kumar, it was veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who was admitted to a private hospital in Delhi for 'medical attention.'
The 86-year-old thespian was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Indraprasth Apollo Hospital late Thursday night, hospital sources said.
The legendary actor was recognised for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
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A local court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 in connection with a 1996 murder and robbery case.
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'I have admired his performances. To me, they have remained beyond fault.'
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday conferred Padma Vibhushan on veteran actor Dilip Kumar at latter's residence in Mumbai.
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'Every day that God gives me to spend with Sahib is a great celebration of a day well spent.'
A businessman in Patna, Bihar, was shot outside his home, prompting a police investigation to find the assailants and determine the motive.
The veteran actor was brought to Lilavati following a mild heart attack.
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An elderly couple was found dead in their home in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, with police suspecting a case of suicide. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.
The actor was rushed to hospital in the wee hours of Saturday due to respiratory problems.
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The three Khans and a whole lot of Bollywood folk turned up at the star's Pali Hill residence to wish him a happy 89th birthday.
Dilip Kumar, India's enduring film legend through the decades, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, July 7, after a prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said.
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'Dilipsaab touched something deep within me as an actor,' says Kamal Haasan in his tribute.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday condoled the death of Indian cinema icon Dilip Kumar, saying he can never forget his generosity in helping to raise funds for a trust to set up cancer hospitals in his mother's memory.
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'My gratitude to fans, friends for prayers, doctors for expert treatment, hospital staff n Sahab's personal attendants for all the care,' Saira Banu showers her gratitude on Twitter.
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President Pratibha Patil on Saturday spoke to veteran actor Dilip Kumar and wished him a speedy recovery. The 86-year-old thespian was admitted to the Indraprasth Apollo Hospital late on Thursday night."His wife Saira Bano was with the actor when President Patil called him up and made inquiries about his health. She sent flowers to the ailing actor. She also wished him a speedy recovery so that he is able to celebrate Id at his residence," a senior official said.
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The veteran actor was admitted to Lilavati hospital on September 15 following a mild heart attack.
