The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has condoled the loss of life of actor Dilip Kumar. AIMPLB secretary and spokesperson, Maulana Sajjad Nomani, mentioned he had sought ‘forgiveness’ for the soul of the favored actor.
In a voice message, the senior cleric mentioned he had been requested to be a part of the Namaz-e-Janaza (final prayer earlier than burial) of the thespian in Mumbai, however couldn’t achieve this due to well being points and prior engagements.
Nomani mentioned that he extends his tribute and condolences to Kumar’s household, pals and followers who’re in mourning. “I had the opportunity to meet him once. May Allah bless his soul,” he mentioned. It is a uncommon occasion the place the AIMPLB has formally condoled the demise of an actor.
Earlier, the Aligarh Muslim University fraternity too mourned the demise of the legendary Bollywood actor. Dilip Kumar was additionally an ex-Court Member of the college. AMU had additionally conferred him with an Honorary Doctorate diploma.
Mohammed Yusuf Khan, recognized to the world by his display screen identify Dilip Kumar, was laid to relaxation in a suburban cemetery amid full state honours right here on Wednesday night.
Dilip Kumar’s physique was saved at his Bandra house just a few hours for individuals to pay their final respects whilst big crowds assembled exterior to catch a glimpse of the legendary star earlier than his last journey. Among those that visited and condoled his spouse Saira Banu Khan have been Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Tourism Minister Aditya Thackeray, Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan,Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Johny Lever, and Anupam Kher.
Later, his physique was ceremonially draped within the nationwide Tricolour by a Mumbai Police contingent, and brought in procession to the Juhu Muslim Cemetery with scores of individuals lined up on either side of the roads to bid a tearful adieu. At the cemetery, many different high Bollywood personalities had gathered for his last ‘deedar’, awaiting the funeral cortege introduced by the police and his relations.
After the normal rituals and prayers and the state protocols, Dilip Kumar was laid to relaxation as most of the mourners cried and different fought again their tears whilst Mumbai Police deployed tight safety and carried out Covid-19 protocols.
With inputs from IANS
