Dilip Kumar was a cinematic legend: PM Modi; Extraordinary life: Rahul

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his condolences over the demise of veteran actor Dilip Kumar.

Modi said Dilip Kumar will be remembered as a "cinematic legend" and his death is a loss to the cultural world.

"Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.

Dilip Kumar breathed his last on Wednesday morning due to age-related illness.

He was 98. He died at the private Hinduja Hospital where he had been admitted for certain breathing issu

Dilip Kumar's extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered: Rahul

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the passing away of veteran actor Dilip Kumar saying that his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come.

Rahul in a tweet said, "My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Dilip Kumar ji. His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come."

His remarks came after Dilip Kumar breathed his last on Wednesday morning due to age-related illness.

Dilip Kumar was 98. He died at the Hinduja Hospital where he had been admitted for certain breathing issues.