The ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood, legendary actor Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24 at his residence in Mumbai. The actor was at his home in Juhu after he was discharged from the Breach Candy hospital. As the entire country and fans mourn his demise, his mortal remains were also taken for cremation quickly. Reportedly, the family was secretive and brisk because of the false alarm that erupted over his death a few days ago. So they appear to have conducted the final rites without advance notice. As Dharmendra was cremated, one saw Esha Deol breaking into tears and folding her hands as people offered condolences to the family. Hema Malini who was seated next to her also folded hands.
While fans of the actor could not get his last glimpse, many industry celebs who were close to the late actor and his family arrived to pay their final respects. One had seen Hema Malini and the entire Deol family arriving at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu. Esha Deol was also spotted. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Agastya Nanda were among the first ones to arrive.
Meanwhile, one also saw Salman Khan, Salim Khan, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone among others who came to pay their last respects. See More: Dharmendra passes away at 89 in at his residence in Mumbai, Karan Johar posts: ‘An end of an era’Salman, Aamir with Big B and Abhishek Bachchan were also spotted leaving the crematorium after paying their final respects. Many celebrities also penned notes and paid tribute to the ‘Chupke Chupke’ actor. Dharmendra’s ‘Sholay’ co-star Big B also expressed grief on his demise. Bachchan took to his blog and said, “Another valiant Giant has left us .. left the arena .. leaving behind a silence with an unbearable sound ..Dharam ji .. 🙏 🙏🙏.. the epitome of greatness, ever linked not only for his renowned physical presence, but for the largeness of his heart , and its most endearing simplicity. He brought with him the earthiness of the village in Punjab he came from , and remained true to its temperament .. un soiled throughout his glorious career , in a fraternity that witnessed changes every decade .. … the fraternity underwent changes .. not him.”PM Narendra Modi expressed, “The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people. Dharmendra Ji was equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans. Om Shanti.”The President Of India, Droupadi Murmu, also took to X and wrote, “The demise of veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. One of the most popular actors, he delivered numerous memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career. As a towering figure of Indian cinema, he leaves behind a legacy which will continue to inspire young generations of artists. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.” See More: Dharmendra Passes Away: Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ leaves a huge void in the industry; Hema Malini, Esha Deol and others reach crematorium
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