LAHORE: The management of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) condoled the death of Dilip Kumar, a legendary actor.
According to a press release, the actor supported the construction of Pakistan’s first Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre during a critical stage of fundraising. Dilip Kumar’s contributions to the noble cause stand testimony to his great character and showed that he was not only an extraordinary actor but also a remarkable human being.
The Chairman of SKMT, Imran Khan, recently expressed his grief on the occasion and acknowledged support of Dilip Kumar in making Khan’s dream a reality. In a Tweet he said, "Saddened to learn of Dilip Kumar's demise, I can never forget his generosity in giving his time to help raise funds for SKMTH when the project launched. This is the most difficult time - to raise first 10% of the funds & his appearance in Pakistan and London helped raise huge amounts." In 1991, Dilip Kumar along with his wife Saira Bano attended the stone-laying ceremony of the Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore. “We have immense respect for the valuable support of an actor who was a champion of humanity. People like him who demonstrate generosity of spirit continue to live in the hearts of the people forever.”