Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid a visit to the legendary Dilip Kumar at the latter’s residence on Monday. The veteran actor’s Twitter handle posted a pic taken by a family friend has gone viral.
Check it out here:
.@iamsrk came to visit Saab at home today. -FF pic.twitter.com/GLrnqu1Ln2
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) February 12, 2018
This marks as SRK’s second visit in six months.
In the picture, Shah Rukh is seen dressed in black, while a shawl is wrapped around Dilip Kumar, who turned 95 in December last year. As per a report, the veteran actor was treated for mild pneumonia in December 2017.
The last time Shah Rukh Khan visited Dilip Kumar when he discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital where he was being treated for dehydration and kidney malfunction in August 2017.
Often the ‘Dilwale’ star is said to have been inspired by Dilip Kumar’s acting. Moreover, many of his admirers suggest that SRK’s acting style mirrors that of Kumar’s.
The nonagenarian debuted as an actor in Jwar Bhata. His career has spanned over six decades and 65 films. He is also a recipient of Padma Vibhushan.
He was also seen in iconic films such as Andaz, Babul, Deedar, Aan, Devdas, Azaad, Naya Daur, Yahudi, Madhumati, Kohinoor, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna and Ram Aur Shyam.
The acting legend last graced the silver screen in 1998’s Qila.