Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. His demise has sent shockwaves across the film industry and the country, leaving fans, friends, and colleagues grieving. Known for his charm, warmth, and golden heart, Dharmendra’s loss marks the end of an era in Indian cinema.
Rajinikanth pens an emotional note
South superstar Rajinikanth expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter) writing, “Farewell, my friend. I will always remember your golden heart and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. My deepest condolences to his family.”
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South stars express deep sorrow
Many actors from Bollywood and South Indian cinema shared their condolences. Actor Allu Arjun tweeted, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Legendary actor #Dharmendra ji. A legend who touched millions of hearts. My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans (sic).”RRR actor Jr NTR wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dharmendra ji… An era he defined can never be replaced and the warmth he brought to Indian cinema will stay with us forever. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family (sic).”Telugu actor Ravi Teja shared, “Dharmendra ji was one of the warmest, most genuine souls I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in Indian cinema, and we have lost a legend with a golden heart. My deepest condolences to his family during this painful time (sic).”Chiranjeevi added a personal note, saying, “Sri Dharmji was not only a legendary actor but also a remarkable human being. The humility and warmth I experienced every time I met him deeply touched my heart. I will forever cherish the fond memories and personal moments I shared with him. My heartfelt condolences on his passing. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially my dear friends Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of millions. Om Shanti (sic).”See More: Dharmendra Passes Away: PM Narendra Modi pays emotional tribute; Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and others arrive for the funeral
Family and friends attend Dharmendra’s funeral
Dharmendra’s last rites were held on the afternoon of November 24 at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Prominent personalities who attended included Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, veteran writer Salim Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Fans, colleagues, and family gathered to pay their respects to the beloved actor.See More: Dharmendra last rites: Esha Deol breaks into tears, Hema Malini folds hands; Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and other celebs leave crematorium after paying final respects
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