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Bollywood thespian Dilip Kumar has described late wrestler-actor Dara Singh as a "gem" with "a heart of gold".

"Dara was a gem of a man, earthy and robust, with a heart of gold. I pray for his soul and for the family to bear the loss with fortitude," tweeted Dilip Kumar. Dara Singh, considered Bollywood's first macho man, died here Thursday morning following a brief illness. He was 84.

The man of steel was last seen in the Kareena Kapoor-Shahid Kapoor starrer "Jab We Met" as the stern, lovable 'Daarji'. Several fans and tinsel town celebrities paid their last respects to the star at his funeral Thursday afternoon.

Top national leaders of the country Thursday condoled the passing away of wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh, describing him as an icon and a champion.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed deep grief over the death of Dara Singh, and said he had been an inspiration and icon to many generations in the country.

Dara Singh, a former Rajya Sabha member, died at his residence in Mumbai following a brief illness. He was 84.

In his condolence message, the prime minister said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Shri Dara Singh, who has been an inspiration and icon to many generations in our country."

"A self-educated son-of-the-soil, he rose to the heights of the entertainment world, sports arena and public life with humility and grace. His contribution to the Hindi and Punjabi cinema, wrestling and the Upper House of the Parliament will be remembered by millions."

Vice President M. Hamid Ansari said he was "deeply grieved" by the sad demise of the former MP, wrestling champ and actor.

"His acting career was most memorable for the intensity and diversity of characters that he had portrayed. His role as a nominated MP is remembered by one and all," he added.

Ansari said he and his wife send their heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and the wide circle of his friends and admirers.

"We pray to the Almighty to grant them the strength and fortitude to withstand this tragedy.

Bollywood's he-man of the 1960s, Dara Singh, who was a wrestler turned a popular actor in movies for decades, continues to be very critical condition in a Mumbai hospital where he was admitted after a cardiac arrest, said doctors on Wednesday.

Singh was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai on Saturday evening.

Doctors attending on him on Wednesday said Singh's Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan has showed significant damage to his brain.

"Dara Singh continues to be very critical. His brain has been damaged significantly due to decreased oxygen supply to brain," said Dr Ram Narain, Chief Operating Officer of the hospital on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Singh's close friends from the film industry, including Dharmendra, Raza Murad and Farah Khan visited him at the hospital.

Singh's son Vindu said he needs prayers of his well-wishers now.

"Daraji will be kept under observation for at least 24 hours. Though he is being treated by great doctors, prayers are needed," Vindu told TOI.

Meanwhile, Singh's native village Dharmoochak near Amritsar is praying for his recovery.

Residents of the village are praying at a Hanuman temple for him since Sunday.

"The news is not good but we are hopeful and are praying to Lord Hanuman, he will be well soon," said Dara Singh's nephew Baljit Singh Pehelwan was quoted as saying by TOI.

Dara Singh, who was born in 1928 in Dharmoochak in Amritsar district of Punjab began as a wrestler but soon became a popular actor in Indian cinema and played several roles opposite yesteryear's actresses like Mumtaz in the 1960s.

He played in films like King Kong, which were inspired by Hollywood movies.

He was nominated member of Rajya Sabha by Bhartiya Janata Party during Aug 2003 – Aug 2009.

He had a successful career in television also and was a popular face in many of the TV serials since the 1980s.

But with the role of Hanuman in Ramayan on TV, he reached every household.

His films in the 1960s included titles like Toofan (1969), Jawan Mard (1966), Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966), Boxer (1965), Hum Sab Ustad Hain (1965), Khakaan (1965), Lutera (1965), Mahabharat (1965, played Bheem), Raaka (1965), Rustom-E-Hind (1965), Sher Dil (1965), Sikandar E Azam (1965) , Tarzan and King Kong (1965), Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965), Teen Sardar (1965), Aandhi Aur Toofan (1964), Aaya Toofan (1964), Badshah (1964), Darasingh: Ironman (1964), Dara Singh Hercules (1964), Samson (1964), Veer Bhimsen (1964), Faulad (1963), Rustom-E-Baghdad (1963) and King Kong (1962).

Actor Dharmendra, who visited hospitalised wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh whose condition is very critical, asked people to pray for his recovery.

"He is my darling brother. Let's pray for him. Doctors are trying their best. Please pray for him, " Dharmendra told reporters after his visit.

Dara Singh, who was hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Saturday, continues to be very critical and is now undergoing dialysis, a doctor had said Monday.

"He is still very critical. His condition has not deteriorated and he is holding up, but he requires a high dose of medication.The problem he came up with during hospitalization has now affected hiskidneys. His kidneys are not functioning the way they should, so we have to put him on dialysis, " hospital COO Ram Narain told.

Dara Singh, who won the title of Rustam-e-Hind for his wrestling prowess, entered the film world in the 1960s.

He appeared in various films like "Watan Se Door", "Rustom-e-Baghdad", "Sher Dil", "Sikandare- Azam", "Ham Sab Ustaad Hai", "Raaka", "Mera Naam Joker" and "Dharam Karam". He was last seen in a 2007 release "Jab We Met".

He has also done TV serials and is best known for his portrayal of Hanuman in various film and TV adaptions of the Ramayan.

Dharmendra also visited actor Shatrugan Sinha, who is admitted to the same hospital and said he seems to be recovering.

"Shatrugan Sinha is fine now, " he said.

Raza Murad, Farah Khan, Raju Srivastava were among others from the film industry who visited Dara Singh at the hospital.

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh, who is on life support system and undergoing dialysis, continued to battle for life Tuesday with doctors attending on him saying he was "very critical".

"He is still very critical. Very much with us," Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told Tuesday morning.

The 84-year-old was admitted to the hospital Saturday following a severe cardiac problem, which later led to a kidney malfunction.

In his prime, Dara Singh was a world-famous wrestler and won the title of "Rustam-e-Hind" for his prowess.

He entered the film world in the 1952, and featured in movies like "Watan Se Door", "Daada", "Rustom-E-Baghdad", "Sher Dil", "Sikandar E Azam", "Raaka", "Mera Naam Joker" and "Dharam Karam".

He is also remembered for his portrayal of Hanuman in 1980s TV series "Ramayan".

Wrestler-actor Dara Singh continues to be very critical and is now undergoing dialysis, a doctor said here Monday.

The 84-year-old was taken to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Saturday following a severe cardiac problem.

He remained critical Sunday, and his condition hasn't improved since.

"He is still very critical. His condition has not deteriorated and he is holding up, but he requires a high dose of medication. The problem he came up with during hospitalisation has now affected his kidneys. His kidneys are not functioning the way they should, so we have to put him on dialysis," Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, told.

Dara Singh, who won the title of "Rustam-e-Hind" for his wrestling prowess, entered the film world in the 1960s.

He appeared in various films like "Watan Se Door", "Daada", "Rustom-E-Baghdad", "Sher Dil", "Sikandar E Azam", "Raaka", "Mera Naam Joker" and "Dharam Karam". He was last seen in a 2007 release "Jab We Met".

He has also done TV serials and is best known for his portrayal of Hanuman in "Ramayan".