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Veteran actor Dharmendra sadly passed away at the age of 89 after battling an age-related illness. He breathed his last at his residence. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital earlier this month due to respiratory complications. While he was admitted to the hospital from October 31, 2025, he was later discharged and kept under observation at home. The actor passed away today, but his family’s official statement is yet to arrive.
His colleagues from Bollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and more paid their last respects earlier in the afternoon. They visited the crematorium and supported the Deol family through the difficult time. Many celebrities, including Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Sushmita Sen and more shared heartfelt tributes for the Sholay star. Now, Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt have shared their condolences on social media as well.
Taking to Instagram, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, “Rest in Peace Dharam ji. You were nothing short of a father figure to me… thank u for showering me with blessings and love the way you did. An inconsolable and irreplaceable loss to not just his family, but to cinema and film lovers world over. You are immortal… and your soul will live through your films and your beautiful family forever. Love you always.” Alongside the note, SRK shared a heartfelt click where the veteran actor is embracing him in a side hug.
Alia Bhatt shared a screengrab from her movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, where she is seen chatting with Dharmendra. Alia penned, “A legend who lit up every frame… and every heart. You will be missed, Dharam ji [white heart emoticon].”
Dharmendra’s family members, including Hema Malini, Esha Deol, grandsons Rajveer Deol and Karan Deol were also present at the crematorium. Kajol, Rekha, Farhan Akhtar and more visited the late actor’s family post the cremation.
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Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 today, after a prolonged spell of illness and being treated by doctors. The news caught many of his fans and peers off-guard who were all praying for his speedy recovery for the past few days. Filmfare reached out to Dharmendra’s co-star and celebrated actress Waheeda Rehman. They starred together in multiple films through the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Such was Waheeda Reman and Dharmendra’s camaraderie that she even featured in Sunny Deol’s early career movie Sunny (1984).
Talking to Filmfare, Waheeda ji revealed lesser-known aspects of Dharmendra’s persona and how he would conduct himself on the sets. His gentlemanly behaviour and a reticent persona were a direct contrast to his on-screen image of being an action hero and a garrulous entertainer. In Waheeda Rehman’s own words…
“Dharam ji was so soft-spoken”
Years ago, I had met him backstage at a Filmfare Awards evening. Though he has a lovely He-Man personality, he was so shy and soft spoken. He came to me shyly and said ‘I’m a from a village, I would like to work with you someday.’ I said, “Inshallah we will.”
“We didn’t speak much on sets”
It’s a funny moment, but the first film I co-starred with Dharamji was Khamoshi (1969). It was a guest appearance as no other hero was willing to do it, so Hemant da asked Dharam to do it. The song Pukar lo tumhara intezaar hai. So you can see Dharam’s back in the song. We also did Phagun (1973) and Man ki Aankhen (1970). He didn’t talk much and I also was very reserved so hum kum hi bola karte the.
Interesting chemistry in Phagun (1973)
I remember in Phagun, my character’s parents insult his character and he leaves in a huff. Years later Jaya (Bhaduri) brings him back. But this isn’t the time to talk about our film careers. I pray for his soul and extend my heartfelt love and condolences to his family.
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