Fans Gather In Large Numbers Outside Dilip Kumar's Ancestral House In Peshawar To Offer Prayers
When people in Pakistan heard about Dilip Kumar's demise, they visited his ancestral property in Qissa Khawani Bazaar of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and offered prayers.
Dilip Kumar¡¯s ancestral home where he was born on Dec 11, 1922 as Yousuf Khan, is more than 100 years old. Located in Qissa Khawani Bazaar of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, his home was recently declared national heritage of Pakistan after the Pakistani Government wished to buy it and turn it into a museum.
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The only Indian actor to receive Pakistan¡¯s highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1998, Dilip Kumar was hailed for playing a significant role in bringing together Hindus and Muslims of the region.
"He is one guy who can bring India and Pakistan together. I gifted him my book and he signed and gifted me his autobiography. To me, this signed book will hold great significance. I wish Dilip Saab a long and healthy life," the former foreign minister of the country, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, said.
Dilip Kumar'ss funeral prayer in absentia was offered at his ancestral home in Peshawar's Mohallah Khudadad.
¡ª Technokrats (@KratsTechno) July 7, 2021
Kumar's nephew with a large number of fans and locals attended the funeral prayer and lit candles in his memory in front of his ancestral home.
#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/gRlZcmi0tE
When people in Pakistan heard about Dilip Kumar's demise, they visited his ancestral property and offered prayers.
Actor Dilip Kumar¡¯s (Yousaf Khan) funeral in absentia offered at his birthplace in Muhalla Khudadad, Qissa Khwani, #Peshawar. Prayers held for him at various points in the city. pic.twitter.com/EDnHCu3jcd
¡ª Iftikhar Firdous (@IftikharFirdous) July 7, 2021
Pakistan's top leadership, including President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan, condoled Kumar's death, describing him as "an outstanding actor, a humble man, and a dignified personality".
The government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) condoled the demise of the legendary actor, saying he will always be remembered for the love and affection he had for the people of his ancestral home town in the province.
Pakistani celebrities also paid their last respect.
Saddened to learn of Dilip Kumar's passing. I can never forget his generosity in giving his time to help raise funds for SKMTH when project launched. This is the most difficult time - to raise first 10% of the funds & his appearance in Pak & London helped raise huge amounts.
¡ª Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 7, 2021
Saddened to learn about the passing of Dilip Kumar Saab. He was inspiration to actors all over the world. Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we return. My deepest condolences to His family especially Saira Bano Sahiba.#DilipKumar
¡ª Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) July 7, 2021
A purist par excellence. A man who will continue to inspire generations to come. A human being so sophisticated and refined that chapters could be written on the cadence of each line he spoke. End of an era that will nonetheless remain timeless. #DilipKumar #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/UOczeoOl92
¡ª Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) July 7, 2021
¡ª Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) July 7, 2021
Always and will be my most favourite hero , The most humble one the most good looking one
¡ª HUMAIMA MALICK (@HumaimaMalick) July 7, 2021
May Allah keep you with more love up there Ameen pic.twitter.com/LXe4YNgxzH
What a legend , the teacher of the east his pattern of acting will always be found in every artist performing . He was the last man standing of an era that was long gone yet the era waited for him to come before the doors of the past could be closed forever. pic.twitter.com/Mc5czLkrme
¡ª Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) July 7, 2021
Today another legend has left us #yusafkhan aka #DilipKumar you were a hero, an idol, an exceptional talent and a powerhouse in every sense of the word. Your work has touched the lives of many and will live on in our hearts forever.Truly the end of an era but legends live on pic.twitter.com/2Fn1ymUsNb
¡ª Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) July 7, 2021
Kumar visited Peshawar in the early 90's. He was given an unprecedented reception and welcome by the people of Peshawar.
Majeed Lala, who also owned a shop, said he was shocked on hearing about Kumar's death.
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