‘Duniya mein dilwale ka saath dena … daulat waale ka nahi’, (Always choose love over money) who can forget this legendary dialogue by actor Dilip Kumar in Mughal-E-Azam? The tragedy king of Bollywood certainly needs no introduction. He is one of the most celebrated and loved actors of the Hindi cinema. In fact, the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is his ‘mooh-bola beta.’
The veteran actor who has given memorable performances in films such as “Andaz”, ‘Madhumati’ and ‘Devdas’ celebrated his 97th birthday on Wednesday, reports Hindustan Times. He shared a heartfelt note on Twitter after receiving tons of birthday wishes online:
On this 97th birthday, calls and messages have been pouring in since last night-thank you! Celebrations are not important- your boundless love, affection and prayers have always brought tears of gratitude in my eyes. pic.twitter.com/1dYrHt1KCL
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 11, 2019
From Bollywood stars to diehard fans, people flooded his social media with wishes and prayers for his birthday:
Happy birthday to the loving legend #DilipKumar Saab. On this day 97 years ago brilliance was born #aebhai pic.twitter.com/EBhcqt1yWP
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) December 11, 2019
His eyes epitomised romance, his mere presence spelt magic on screen!! Happy 97 th @TheDilipKumar saab!!! Bahut saara pyaar.
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) December 11, 2019
Aaj Fankar-e-azam Dilip Kumar ki saal girah hai,main bohot chhoti si thi 5-6 Baras ki, to main unhe Dilip Uncle kehti thi aur woh mujhe Dadi Amma kehte the aur ye unki duaon ka asar hai ke aaj main wakai dadi ban gayi hoon ,Mere pyare Dilip bhaiya. #happybirthday #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/cTDP4nECAY
— Tabassum (@tabassumgovil) December 10, 2019
Wishing the veteran actor of Indian Cinema, @TheDilipKumar , a very happy & healthy birthday 🍰🙏🏻#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/cvRf1dW2Q8
— Arpita Chatterjee (@ArpitaCP) December 11, 2019
#DilipKumar Sahab, a name that evokes so much love & warmth in my heart. I have so many precious memories of the times that we lived together for 2 years when we were MPs. On his 97th birthday, I wish him a long and healthy life. God bless you Yusufsahab – @TheDilipKumar! pic.twitter.com/HUMOjuZuFD
— Vijay Darda (@vijayjdarda) December 11, 2019
DILIP KUMAR turns 97 !
he debuted in ‘Jwar Bhata’ (1944) & featured in 60+ films.birthday wishes to the greatest of all ..living legend !#DilipKumar @TheDilipKumar 💐 pic.twitter.com/bvAhsZB7ok
— Shubham Dwivedi (@Shubham97695019) December 11, 2019
Wishing the 'Living Legend' & 'Tragedy King of India' Dilip Kumar Saheb, a very Happy Birthday!
A Gem of Indian Cinema#HappyBirthdayDilipKumar pic.twitter.com/n7EF3L7Ts9— ︎ ︎ ︎ ︎ (@BeingManish___) December 11, 2019
Happy 97th Birthday to legend Dilip Kumar sir may you have a beautiful and wonderful birthday stay blessed and good long health love all your movies sir especially Mughal-e-Azam and Karma fantastic performances by you 🎂🎂🎉🎉❤️😊❤️😘😘#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/2lvVSFxMRn
— Dheeraj Sooryavanshi🤜🤛♥️ (@Lodhidheeraj10) December 11, 2019
Wishing a Very Happy Birthday to the Legendary Actor of Bollywood
Mr. Dilip Kumar Ji#LegendofBollywood #Kranti #97thBday #LIVELong #DilipKumar#CORPTEASER pic.twitter.com/pyWqStEz8W— CorpTeaser (@CorpTeaser) December 11, 2019
Happy birthday @TheDilipKumar saheb🌹🌹 The one.The only.The pioneer.
Revisiting a piece I did on 50 yrs of #RamAurShyam. Dilip Saheb set the bar very high for double roles.His performance in the film was nuanced and delightful,as always(watch videos😊)https://t.co/peqnLYP0Vt— nirupama kotru (@nirupamakotru) December 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/RathodH20966458/status/1204670028852781056?s=20
👑 @TheDilipKumar ❤️🎂
Wish you a very happy birthday Sir
The Legend 😘 Dilip Kumar Sir ❤️#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/vypCgVrzoj— Waris Srk {Biggest Jabra Fan} (@waris_srk) December 11, 2019
wish you many happy birthday legendary actor dilip Kumar saheb Khan shab❤️❤️❤️#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Cu0GnACcjC
— Harif H (@HarifH2) December 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Atiya2525/status/1204587747555459078?s=20
Recently, he had also expressed his happiness on his “sister” Lata Mangeshkar’s well being after she was hospitalized due to some health concerns, reports Times of India.
Overjoyed to hear the good news that My ‘choti behen’ Lata, is feeling much better and is at her home now. Please take good care of yourself @mangeshkarlata pic.twitter.com/Cf2hXmiGc1
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 8, 2019
We wish Dilip Kumar Sahab a very happy and healthy birthday.