Mumbai, Nov 24 (LatestNewsX) – Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal stepped up to honor the late actor Dharmendra. On Monday he shared a grey‑scale snapshot of the legend in his Instagram Stories, accompanied by a note that read, “Deeply saddened by this tragic news. You will always continue to be in our hearts”.
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, in turn, took to X – the platform formerly known as Twitter – and wrote, “Farewell, 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”.
Arjun Kapoor posted a nostalgic anecdote on his social media, mentioning that Dharmendra once co‑starred with his grandmother. He uploaded a retro photo and wrote, “My Nani and Dharam ji worked on Farishtey together and I had the pleasure as a child to experience his impish charm and magic, drawing the crowd waiting to watch him in action. End of an era. We have lost the He‑Man of Bollywood, but his warmth, grace & legacy will live on forever. Thank you for touching generations with your art and your spirit, Dharam ji. You will be missed”.
Actress Kriti Kharbanda also shared a throwback picture of the two, adding: “Heart so heavy. Mind so numb. Rest in peace HE-MAN”.
Dharmendra was one of Bollywood’s most enduring and beloved icons. Born in 1935 in Punjab, he stepped into the film world in the early 1960s after winning a nationwide talent competition that Filmfare magazine ran in partnership with Bimal Roy Productions. His striking appearance and natural charm led him to be named the winner in 1958, a triumph that opened the doors to the industry. The same contest would later launch Rajesh Khanna, who became one of Hindi cinema’s biggest superstars. Dharmendra quickly rose to fame thanks to his good looks, emotional depth, and effortless presence on screen. He proved himself capable of handling romance, action, and comedy with equal aplomb. Classic films such as Phool Aur Patthar, which established him as a leading man, and Sholay, where he played the beloved, witty Veeru, cemented his legend. The actor was also honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third‑highest civilian award.
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