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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nDharmendra, the legendary \u2018He-Man\u2019 of Bollywood, breathed his last today, leaving the film industry and millions of fans in deep mourning. At 89, the actor who won hearts with his charm, action, and unforgettable performances for over six decades has passed away. Earlier this month, Dharmendra was discharged from Mumbai\u2019s Breach Candy Hospital and was recovering at home.In a twist of fate, the day Dharmendra\u2019s demise falls on the 90th birthday of Salim Khan, the celebrated writer of \u2018Sholay\u2019. However, on the morning of 24 November, an ambulance was seen arriving at and leaving his Juhu residence. Later in the afternoon, his last rites were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, marking the end of an era in Bollywood.<\/p>\n Dharmendra Dies At 89; Bachchans, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan Pay Final Respects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n See More: Dharmendra passes away at 89 at his residence in Mumbai, Karan Johar posts: ‘An end of an era’<\/a><\/p>\n Dharmendra shared a long-standing bond with Salim Khan, the writer of \u2018Sholay\u2019. The two had known each other since 1958\u20131959 and had worked together for decades. In a BTS video from the set of the 1998 film \u2018Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya\u2019.Salim Khan spoke about their connection, \u201cDharam ji se mera bohot hi purana association hai, 1958-1959 se. Both of us had come together, both of us have seen a lot of struggle. Aur bohot si cheezein common bhi hain. Aur, ab kya kahun ki usme se kaun si ek major cheez common hai. Toh bohot si cheezein common hain.\u201d (I have had a very long association with Dharam ji, since 1958\u20131959. Both of us came together, and both of us have seen a lot of struggle. And there are many things we have in common. Now, what can I say about which one major thing is common? There are many things in common.)Khan further added, \u201cHe’s a wonderful person and jab bhi inko khayal aaya ki iss film mein kis ko liya jaaye toh inko pehla khayal Dharam ji ka hi aaya. He’s like a family member and like an elder brother to us. That’s all I can say about him.\u201d (He\u2019s a wonderful person, and whenever it came to deciding whom to cast in a film, Dharam ji was always the first person who came to mind. He\u2019s like a family member and like an elder brother to us. That\u2019s all I can say about him.)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<\/a><\/p>\n Dharmendra\u2019s family was among the first to arrive at the crematorium. Esha Deol<\/a> and Hema Malini were seen paying their respects, followed by Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan<\/a>, Shah Rukh Khan<\/a>, and Salman Khan. Salim Khan, celebrating his milestone birthday, also came to honour his dear friend.Other celebrities who attended included Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Siddharth Roy Kapur, showing the immense love and respect the industry had for Dharmendra.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<\/a><\/div>\nDharmendra\u2019s long-standing bond with Salim Khan <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Dharmendra\u2019s family and Bollywood stars pay tribute<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n