We all know how real news is these days, you must make sure what you are reading and whose news you’re reading, there’s no authentication in basic social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, and it is in people hands whether to spread or terminate the prevalence of fake news.
Earlier, we acknowledged the fake death news about Indian actress Aishwarya Rai and most recently on Baba Ramdev which created a stir on the social media platforms.
After a series of celebrities, it is now popular Bollywood star Actor Dilip turn who became the latest victim of horrible false death rumors recently that has gone viral. Even certain media channels, and websites started spreading hoax news mentioning the death of Dilip Kumar.
However, taking a stand all the false news about his death, the veteran actor Dilip Kumar himself took to twitter to make a full stop on the rumours of his demise.
It was reported that the veteran actor and his wife Saira Banu were in for a rude shock on Thursday night when they were bombarded with phone calls and messages inquiring about Dilip Kumar’s health. Therefore, Dilip posted some tweets on Friday rubbishing all the rumors.
After rubbishing the rumors of his death, Dilip Kumar posted a picture of himself in a trouser and a nice blue shirt. The best thing about the tweet was its caption. He wrote, “Saira asked me to try this new shirt and pant. Comfortable.”
Saira asked me to try this new shirt and pant. Comfortable. pic.twitter.com/hBlLVQm2Qa
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Later, he shared another picture where he was seen enjoying his green tea. He wrote, “And this was clicked in the afternoon after lunch. Green tea ka mazaa.”
And this was clicked in the afternoon after lunch. Green tea ka mazaa. pic.twitter.com/hIdhfWLbdt
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
While clearing the rumors of his death, he wrote,
“I’ve been away from this medium for some time; my heart has been with all of you. Your greetings, dua’s and wishes have touched me immensely. Allah’s mercy has been upon us, my health has been much better this Ramazan. Could not fast due to regular medication and irregular sleep. God’s infinite mercy has been upon Saira and I. Your love and adulation for us can never be thanked enough.”
He also posted a series of tweets, in which he tells that why he was away from media for long time, and how he is these days.
Read all tweets here:
I’ve been away from this medium for sometime; my heart has been with all of you. Your greetings, dua’s and wishes have touched me immensely
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Allah’s mercy has been upon us, my health has been much better this Ramazan. Could not fast due to regular medication and irregular sleep.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
God’s infinite mercy has been upon Saira and I. Your love and adulation for us can never be thanked enough.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Still get so many invitations to accept awards and honors. My health makes it difficult to travel and be there personally, but thank you!
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Murari Bapuji sent the Natraj Award from Mahua. Saira received it in April 2017 at our home in Pali Hill. Thank you again!
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Dilip Kumar also replied to a few tweets of his fans who addressed to him.
A fan wrote, “Sir, both of you are our elders. Your blessings are more than enough. You do not need to thank us. We are all thankful to you. 🙏🏽.”
Sir, both of you are our elders. Your blessings are more than enough. You do not need to thank us. We are all thankful to you. 🙏🏽
— krishna yadav (@krIshNDIA) June 23, 2017
My blessings are always for each and everyone of you! https://t.co/otNyPi2BYk
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Another fan tweeted to the actor, “love & respect for you sir i am in my 30s still watch your films and enjoy it
And I worked in few of those movies when I was in my 30s. God bless you. https://t.co/YaNX84VjTa
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 23, 2017
Whatever it is, it is high time now, people must stop spreading these kinds of news, unfortunately, a lot of misleading content is already published on news portals.