Dharmendra remembers Dilip Kumar on Indian Idol 12: ‘I see no one greater than him’

 

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“More than being a great artiste, he was a beautiful human being. There are many amazing actors but I don’t see anyone greater than him. I pay my tributes to him. May God grant him heaven and Saira get a lot of strength,” Dharmendra is seen saying in the video.

The short clip also features the Indian Idol finalists crooning “Sukh ke Sab Saathi” from Kumar’s 1970 film Gopi standing beside a portrait of the veteran star donned with a garland. As the camera pans to Dharmendra, the actor is seen holding back his tears.

Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7 due to prolonged illness. He was 98. Dharmendra was among the many celebrities, who visited Kumar’s house on the day of his passing away.  Speaking to the media outside Kumar’s house, Dharmendra had said, “It is a very sad day today, we lost Dilip sahab, I can’t say anything. He was not my friend, he was my brother.”