Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89, leaving a significant void in the film industry. Actor Pulkit Samrat expressed his sorrow over the loss of the veteran actor, highlighting how Dharmendra “held up entire generations with his courage, charm, and goodness.”
Pulkit’s Tribute
Pulkit took to Instagram to share a monochrome photo of Dharmendra, writing, “There are actors… and then there are pillars!! Dharam ji held up entire generations with his courage, charm, and goodness!!” He referred to the immense impact Dharmendra had on cinema, stating, “Today, cinema loses a father figure! We grew up watching him punch villains, charm the world, and protect the ones he loved. But the real hero was always the man behind the legend!! Dharam ji, thank you for the goodness you carried so effortlessly. The industry feels emptier today. #RIP.”
Dharmendra’s Legacy
Dharmendra will be seen posthumously in ‘Ikkis’, directed by renowned filmmaker Sriram Raghavan. He made his acting debut with the 1960 film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and rose to fame in the mid-1960s with iconic films like Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar, and Aaye Din Bahar Ke.
Throughout the late 1960s to the 1980s, he starred in many successful Hindi films, including Ankhen, Shikar, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, and many others. In the late 1990s, he transitioned into character roles and continued to impress audiences in acclaimed films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Life in a… Metro, and Yamla Pagla Deewana.
Dharmendra’s incredible contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations.