{"id":2174914,"date":"2025-11-24T14:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2174914"},"modified":"2025-11-24T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:21:15","slug":"dharmendra-passes-away-rajinikanth-pens-emotional-note-wishes-heartfelt-farewell-to-his-friend-with-golden-heart-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dharmendra-passes-away-rajinikanth-pens-emotional-note-wishes-heartfelt-farewell-to-his-friend-with-golden-heart-hindi-movie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Dharmendra passes away: Rajinikanth pens emotional note, wishes heartfelt farewell to his friend with \u2018golden heart\u2019 | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-125542725,imgsize-663668,width-400,resizemode-4\/dharmendra-passes-away.jpg\" alt=\"Dharmendra passes away: Rajinikanth pens emotional note, wishes heartfelt farewell to his friend with \u2018golden heart\u2019\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>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\u2019s loss marks the end of an era in Indian cinema.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Rajinikanth pens an emotional note<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>South superstar Rajinikanth expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter) writing, \u201cFarewell, 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.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>Dharmendra Dies At 89; Bachchans, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan Pay Final Respects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>See More: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/dharmendra-passes-away-at-89-in-at-his-residence-in-mumbai-karan-johar-confirms-an-end-of-an-era\/articleshow\/125239684.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Dharmendra passes away at 89 at his residence in Mumbai, Karan Johar posts: &#8216;An end of an era&#8217;<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>South stars express deep sorrow<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Many actors from Bollywood and South Indian cinema shared their condolences. Actor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/allu-arjun\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Allu Arjun<\/a> tweeted, &#8220;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).&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>RRR actor Jr NTR wrote, &#8220;Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dharmendra ji\u2026 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).&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Telugu actor Ravi Teja shared, &#8220;Dharmendra ji was one of the warmest, most genuine souls I\u2019ve 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).&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Chiranjeevi added a personal note, saying, &#8220;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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/bobby-deol\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Bobby Deol<\/a>. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of millions. Om Shanti (sic).&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>See More: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/dharmendra-passes-away-live-updates-dharmendra-death-news-celebes-reactions-dharmendra-funeral\/liveblog\/125536057.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">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<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Family and friends attend Dharmendra\u2019s funeral<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Dharmendra\u2019s 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, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ranveer-singh\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ranveer Singh<\/a> and Deepika Padukone. Fans, colleagues, and family gathered to pay their respects to the beloved actor.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>See More: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/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\/articleshow\/125538277.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">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<\/a><\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      const ifAllowedOnAllPages = allowedSurvicateSections && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('all');\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed || ifAllowedOnAllPages){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n            var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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