Aruna Irani pays tribute to late actor Dilip Kumar: He gave me my entry ticket into Bollywood

The demise of the legendary actor Dilip Kumar came as a shocker to the entire nation. He was 98 and admitted to Hinduja Hospital where he breathed his last due to prolonged illness. Known as a 'Tragedy King', the late actor had shared the screen space with countless celebrities during his career spanning over five decades and veteran actress Aruna Irani is one of them.

"It is very sad to hear that the legend is no more. May his soul rest in peace and may God give enough strength to

Sairaji

to bear the irreparable loss," says Aruna Irani.

Recalling the late actor and his contributions towards her career, Irani reveals, "

Dilip Kumar Saab

gave me my entry ticket into

Bollywood

and I am part of this film industry just because of him. I think I wouldn't have been survived if he was not around."

Aruna Irani and Dilip Kumar worked together in '

Ganga Jamuna

'.