Pakistan mourns the loss of legendary actor Dilip Kumar

Pakistan woke up to the devastating news that iconic star Dilip Kumar had passed away at the age of 98. Condolences started pouring in on social media as celebrities and politicians paid their respects to the late actor.

Dilip Kumar was one of the biggest stars of the golden age of Indian cinema, playing the lead in some of the most successful films made from the 1940s to the 1960s. Born Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922 in Peshawar, Kumar entered India's entertainment capital, Bombay, after his father moved his family there in the 1930s.

Celebrities and other public figures have been expressing their grief at his death on social media, mourning the loss of the veteran actor who was loved and celebrated across the subcontinent.

Imran Khan

"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," wrote Prime Minister Imran Khan on Twitter.

"Apart from this, for my generation Dilip Kumar was the greatest and most versatile actor," he said.

Shahid Afridi

Cricketer Shahid Afridi paid tribute to Kumar, calling his death a "huge loss for Yousuf Khan sahib's fans from KPK to Mumbai and across the globe".

Imran Ismail

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said this was a sad day and called the actor a "man with a golden heart".

Kubra Khan

Actor Kubra Khan paid her respects to Kumar as well. "They’ll be one more star in the sky tonight," she wrote on Instagram.

Omair Rana

Theatre director and actor Omair Rana remembered Kumar as a "legend", paying tribute through a heartfelt message of remembrance.

Reema Khan

Actor, director and producer Reema Khan expressed shock at the demise of the actor. She posted a picture of herself with Kumar and said, "I [had] the honour to be with him and his very faithful and beautiful wife (Saira Bano Jee) in 2004 in their residential abode. I spent a pretty good time with them," she wrote.

"The previous and the present century will never witness a most popular personality like him."

Usman Mukhtar

Filmmaker and actor Usman Mukhtar called Kumar's passing the end of an era. "An institution is gone! what a phenomenal legacy you’ve left behind!" he wrote.

Iffat Omar

Actor Iffat Omar also paid tribute to the actor on social media after he passed away.

Imran Abbas

Actor Imran Abbas posted a picture of himself with Kumar and wrote, "I still remember the day you spoke to me and my parents on [the] phone from Mumbai and then invited me to your place and the Eid I spent with you. I was literally awed and spellbound with your presence. I can’t comprehend my feelings of losing an institution."

Yasir Hussain

Actor Yasir Hussain took to Instagram to remember the veteran actor as well.

Adnan Siddiqui

Actor Adnan Siddiqui called Kumar "an institution in himself". "Legend would be an understatement," he wrote. "Thespians don’t die. They live on in their work."

People across the subcontinent are mourning the loss the prolific actor whose legacy will live on for years to come. Kumar is survived by his wife, Saira Banu.