Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid his tributes to the late actor Dilip Kumar.

 “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,” PM Modi tweeted.

Dilip Kumar had been admitted to the PD Hinduja Hospital on June 30 for a variety of age-related issues. Dilip Kumar passed away in the early hours of Wednesday (July 7).