{"id":2174668,"date":"2025-11-24T11:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2174668"},"modified":"2025-11-24T11:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:28:06","slug":"celebrities-remember-dharmendra-with-heartfelt-tributes-after-news-of-his-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/celebrities-remember-dharmendra-with-heartfelt-tributes-after-news-of-his-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities Remember Dharmendra With Heartfelt Tributes After News Of His Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-hstick-inner\">\n<p>Dharmendra breathed his last on Monday (24 November) at the age of 89. The iconic actor, who had recently recovered from a health scare earlier this month, died at his residence. He is survived by his wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and six children, including actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Hema Malini.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bollywood Mourns \u2018End of an Era\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tributes poured in from across the film industry on Monday, with colleagues and admirers remembering Dharmendra\u2019s towering legacy and generous spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar, who directed him in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, posted a deeply emotional note on Instagram. \u201cIt is an end of an ERA\u2026.. a massive mega star\u2026 the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema\u2026 incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence \u2026 he is and will always be a bonafide Legend of Indian Cinema\u2026 defining and richly present in the pages of cinema history \u2026 but mostly he was the best human being\u2026 he was so loved by everyone in our industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Johar added, \u201cHe only had immense love and positivity for everyone \u2026 his blessings, his hug and his incredible warmth will be missed more than words can describe \u2026. Today there is a gaping hole in our industry \u2026 a space that can never be filled by anyone \u2026 there will always be the one and only DHARAMJI\u2026 we love you kind Sir\u2026. We will miss you so much\u2026. The heavens are blessed today\u2026. It will always be my blessing to have worked with you\u2026. And my heart says with respect, reverence and love\u2026. Abhi Na jao chodke\u2026. Ke dil abhi bhara nahi\u2026\u2026 OM SHANTI.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kiara Advani also shared tributes on Instagram, posting throwback images accompanied by heart emojis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Industry Colleagues Recall Dharmendra\u2019s Warmth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar wrote on X, \u201cI&#8217;m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Dharmendra ji, the real He-Man of Indian cinema. I had the privilege of meeting him many times, he was always vibrant &amp; full of humor. His remarkable contributions mark the end of an era in Indian cinema and will be eternally remembered. Om Shanti.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I&#8217;m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Dharmendra ji, the real He-Man of Indian cinema. I had the privilege of meeting him many times, he was always vibrant &amp; full of humor. His remarkable contributions mark the end of an era in Indian cinema and will be\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/myuCpnLoO3\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/myuCpnLoO3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2014 Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/imbhandarkar\/status\/1992873479021167014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">November 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Akshay Kumar paid his respects on X as well: \u201cGrowing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be\u2026 our industry\u2019s original He-Man. Thank you for inspiring generations. You\u2019ll live on through your films and the love you spread. Om Shanti \ud83d\ude4f\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan echoed similar sentiments, writing, \u201cYou stood tall, not just in stature, but in spirit. Dharmendra ji, thank you for showing us strength can be kind. Om Shanti \ud83d\ude4f\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Political Leaders Express Their Condolences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Dharmendra\u2019s death as the end of an era. \u201cThe 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\u2026 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>President <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Droupadi Murmu\" href=\"https:\/\/news.abplive.com\/topic\/droupadi-murmu\" data-type=\"interlinkingkeywords\">Droupadi Murmu<\/a> also paid tribute, calling him a \u201ctowering figure of Indian cinema\u201d. She wrote, \u201cThe demise of veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema\u2026 he leaves behind a legacy which will continue to inspire young generations of artists. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Storied Career Spanning Generations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dharmendra\u2019s filmography includes some of Hindi cinema\u2019s most celebrated titles, among them Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Chupke Chupke, Sholay and Yaadon Ki Baraat. He was also one of the few mainstream heroes to make a successful transition into character roles in films such as Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Johnny Gaddaar and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.<\/p>\n<p>His final film, Ikkis, is set to release next month.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source news.abplive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dharmendra breathed his last on Monday (24 November) at the age of 89. The iconic actor, who had recently recovered from a health scare earlier this month, died at his residence. He is survived by his wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and six children, including actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Hema Malini. 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