Dilip Kumar turns 96 – Close friends and family member to have small celebration

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has been in an out of the hospital in recent times due to his health issues. The actor is celebrating his 96th birthday on December 11, 2018. Reports say that the actor will be surrounded by close friends and family members on his special day.

Talking about Dilip Kumar’s health, his movement is restricted, diet is restricted and only remembers a few close ones. As the star turns 96, the legend continues to receive the love of his fans and admirers. Mr. Dilip, who is also known as the Tragedy King of Bollywood, will be having an intimate celebration and will be surrounded by just a few close friends.

Faisal Farooq a close family friend of Dilip Kumar said, “Saab has never wanted to celebrate birthdays. The last birthday we celebrated as a big event was his 89th birthday, which was in 2011 and of course, saab enjoyed that. Dilip Saab is not a big fan of celebrating birthdays.” Farooq added that he has not done that in a long time and birthdays are occasions where family members and some close friends get together.

Wife Saira Banu is 22 years younger to husband Dilip Kumar and has been standing by his side like a steady rock during tough times and illness.

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