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Dilip Kumar turns 96, Amitabh Bachchan wishes him

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Dec 11, 2018, at 05:03 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, who has worked in several memorable movies in his career so far, turned 96 on Tuesday as the entertainment world took to the social media to wish him on the special day.

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: " The ultimate MASTER of his craft .. Dilip Kumar - Mohammed Yusuf Khan .. turns 96 .. prayers and duas for his good health and happiness always .. the history of Indian Cinema shall always be written as 'before Dilip Kumar and after Dilip Kumar' ."

T 3022 - The ultimate MASTER of his craft .. Dilip Kumar - Mohammed Yusuf Khan .. turns 96 .. prayers and duas for his good health and happiness always .. the history of Indian Cinema shall always be written as 'before Dilip Kumar and after Dilip Kumar' ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸŒ¹ pic.twitter.com/qAsOW9v5uy
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 11, 2018

Another veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha also wished the actor and posted: " A legend, icon, thespian and an institution @TheDilipKumar. Happy birthday! The most outstanding, magnificent & admirable actor of Indian Cinema, spanning a career of 6 decades. A great humanitarian & humble human being. Satyajit Ray aptly named him 'Ultimate Method Actor'... bringing naturalness to every character with unmatched finesse.
Thank you for the unforgettable movies & songs which are special treasures for a lifetime. Wishing you joy, peace, happiness, comfort & healthy life ahead. #HappyBirthday. "

...bringing naturalness to every character with unmatched finesse.
Thank you for the unforgettable movies & songs which are special treasures for a lifetime. Wishing you joy, peace, happiness, comfort & healthy life ahead.#HappyBirthday. pic.twitter.com/5NX2VcBg3c
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) December 11, 2018

Actor Abhishek Bachchan said: " Happy birthday @TheDilipKumar sahab. We pray for your happiness and good health. Have a wonderful day."

Happy birthday @TheDilipKumar sahab. We pray for your happiness and good health. Have a wonderful day.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) December 11, 2018

Dilip Kumar is considered as one of the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry.

He is known for his performance in several memorable Bollywood movies like "Kohinoor", "Mughal-e-Azam" and "Shakti".

How can I express this greatest legend DILIP KUMAR
Who taught me so many values n virtues of life While making 3 films with him #VIDHATA #KARMA
#SAUDAGAR
He inspired me to set up
â¦@Whistling_Woodsâ© international
For next generation ðŸ
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAHEB â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/sbd69eYyhK
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) December 11, 2018

# DilipKumar #DilipKumar96 #DilipKumarBirthday

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