Fans of Dilip Kumar would often turn to his Twitter handle for interesting clips from his films, health updates and much more. Dilip Sahab and his wife Saira Banu's family friend Faisal Farooqui operated the account. However, post the demise of the legendary actor on July 7, there is not much activity happening on that page. The Twitter handle was made the official archive of the tweets of Dilip Sahab.
But now, Mr Farooqui has decided to deactivate Dilip Sahab's Twitter account with Saira Banu's consent. He informed fans that the account will no longer be active. He tweeted, "After much discussion and deliberation and with the consent of Saira Banu ji, I hv decided to close this twitter account of beloved Dilip Kumar Saab. Thank you for your continuous love and support. -Faisal Farooqui"
After much discussion and deliberation and with the consent of Saira Banu ji, I hv decided to close this twitter account of beloved Dilip Kumar Saab. Thank you for your continuous love and support.
-Faisal Farooqui pic.twitter.com/NAabHe1DZu— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) September 15, 2021
However, fans are requesting Mr Farooqui to retain the account and rename it to Dilip Kumar Memorial. People even asked him to use the account to share film clips and other material. One user tweeted, "It's not necessary to close it. You may rename it to 'Dilip Kumar Memorial' and then use the account to post clips from his movies or his interviews and stuff like these." Another person said, "How can you guys delete his memories? This is a memory. Let it be. His legacy should live on. With the new generation using social media platform much more. This is the link to a great 60 years of cinema history."
How can you guys delete his memories? This is a memory. Let it be. His legacy should live on. With the new generation using social media platform much more. This is the link to a great 60 years of cinema history.
— V (@chikkay_rakho) September 15, 2021
It's not necessary to close it. You may rename it to 'Dilip Kumar Memorial' and then use the account to post clips from his movies or his interviews and stuff like these.
— Kumar Shakti Shekhar (@ShaktiShekhar) September 15, 2021
While we respect wishes of Saira ji, how about an account exclusively to tell about his cinematic achievements, tidbits of his life. Let the younger generation know what an epitome of acting HE was.His legacy needs to be cherished in this age of SM, through SM.
— Satyawaan Shastri (@PirloRofl) September 15, 2021
May Allah rests his soul in Heaven. Ilahi Ameen. It's humble request don't close it . Let the legacy of great Dilip sahab remain in this world.
— MUAZZAM SAYED (@RIZVISAYED) September 15, 2021
Please don't do this Sir.. I'm requesting please .. This is only way we feel that our Dilip saheb Is still with us.. HE is with us Always.. Please don't do this please.. Please pic.twitter.com/MvWjeu0zfD
— Kakoli Roy (@KakoliAdherent) September 15, 2021
That doesn't sound like a wise idea. Please let it stay. You can share Dilip sb's photos and video occasionally. Not that the great man needs anything like that to be remembered. He lives on in millions of hearts around the world
— Asad Zia (@asadziahassan) September 15, 2021
Please don't close this account @FAISALmouthshut ji.
Please can you use this account to post pictures, clips of Sir (personal, at functions or from his films), so we can celebrate his life.
Yet, if mam still doesn't want to, I will respect her decision as well.
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/SV8BOLLOpw— Kr1shna (@krishna_Ind1an) September 15, 2021
Dilip Sahab passed away at the age of 98.
(Source: Twitter)
