International sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to ‘cinematic legend’ Dilip Kumar

Sakeena Banday, Gulf Today

Acclaimed sand artist and  Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to veteran actor Dilip Kumar with his breath-taking sand art.

While condolences are still pouring in across the globe, Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art tribute to the late actor has gone viral.

Bollywood thespian Dilip Kumar had an international following.

Globally Pattnaik has won over 60 international sand art competitions.

Pattnaik made the sand sculpture on the Puri beach with a message that said,“The end of an era. Tribute to cinematic legend Dilip Kumar. RIP.”

The artist captioned the image: "The end of an era." Tribute to the Cinematic legend #DilipKumar Ji . My SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha. #RIPDilipKumar ?”

Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu pose on the red carpet at the premiere of the film 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' in Mumbai. File / AFP

The legendary actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday. He was 98. 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condoled the death of the star. 

The veteran died at the private Hinduja Hospital due to age-related illness. The actor was hospitalised over breathing issues.

His close aide Faisal Farooqui broke the sad news and tweeted: “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, a few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return.”