Happy Birthday Dilip Kumar: SRK, Lata Mangeshkar, Ajay Devgn & Other Celebs Wish Actor As He Turns 98

As Dilip Kumar celebrates his 98th birthday today, celebrities from the film industry took to their social media to wish the actor.

Image courtesy - Dharmendra (@aapkadharam/Instagram), Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn (Twitter)

New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Dilip Kumar celebrates his 98^th birthday today (December 11). Known for his work in the Hindi film industry, Dilip Kumar was born as Mohammed Yusuf Khan in the year 1922. He started his acting career with the 1944 film ‘Jwar Bhata’. The veteran actor worked in over 65 movies in a career spanning over five decades. He is known for his works in movies like ‘Andaz’, ‘Babul’, ‘Naya Daur’, ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and many others. Anushka Sharma Misses Hubby Virat Kohli On Their 3rd Wedding Anniversary: ‘3 Years Of Us & Very Soon, 3 Of Us’ As Dilip Kumar celebrates his 98^th birthday today, celebrities from the film industry took to their social media to wish the actor. Veteran actor Dharmendra shared a throwback picture with Dilip Kumar. The ‘Sholay’ actor wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dalip sahab . Love you my darling brother.”

Shah Rukh Khan tweeted, “To the one and only, who amazed and inspired the world by just being himself. Wishing the legendary @TheDilipKumar a Happy Birthday. I cherish & remember every time we’ve met in vivid detail & you have always loved me like your own. Love you tooo much.Have a good one Dilip Sahib.”

Ajay Devgn tweeted, “Happy birthday Yusuf Saab. You’re an institution by yourself. And, you’ve always been my steady source of inspiration over the years. Respects to you Sir today and always”

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar shared a photo with Dilip Sahab on Twitter and prayed for his good health. She tweeted, "Namaskar. Aaj mere bade bhai Dilip Kumar ji ka janamdin hai. Main unko bahut badhaai deti hun aur ye prathana karti hun ki unki sehat acchi rahe."

Kamal Haasan shared, “o my dearest Yusuf Khan Saheb / Shri. DIlip Kumar Ji My salute to one of the greatest living Indian artistes in Cinema. Happy birthday sir and I place my gratitude for setting a benchmark half a century ago, for today's artistes to follow.”

Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, “The KING & I ..... Happy Birthday Dear @TheDilipKumar Sahab !!! May god grace you with good health and long life. #HappyBirthdayDilipKumar Every generation loves you!!!”

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