Anupam Kher, Shreya Ghoshal, Vivek Agnihotri, and numerous Bollywood personalities have paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary actor Dharmendra.
Celebrating his immense contribution to Indian cinema, Anupam Kher took to Instagram to share his thoughts. He wrote, “THE KINDEST MAN EVER: #Dharamji was undoubtedly the warmest and kindest man in the Indian Film Industry! He was the epitome of goodness. He was called a #HEMAN but undoubtedly with the softest and the most generous heart. His large-heartedness was legendary! He was a fantastic actor with an amazing range of all the emotions! But when people talk more about a person’s wonderful nature than his acting, then that means the person will become folklore in the coming years! We will miss you #DharamJi! You will always remain the BESTEST! Om Shanti! #HeartBroken.”
Shreya Ghoshal expressed her condolences to the Deol family by sharing a throwback photo with the veteran actor. She wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dharmendra ji. An icon who defined an era, his legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences. My deepest condolences to the Deol family and everyone whose lives he touched. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Om Shanti.”
Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri shared an emotional tribute on his X handle, writing, “DHARAM PAAJI: THE GAOAT WITHOUT FILTERS. They don’t make heroes like Dharam Paaji anymore. Handsome in a way that felt carved out of the earth. And a heart… bigger than the screen he ruled. You looked at him and felt something ancient, something tender. A hero who made goodness look effortless. People always warn you: don’t meet your heroes. The myth collapses. But with Dharam Paaji, the opposite happened. When you met him, the star didn’t dim… it glowed warmer. He looked at you and somehow you felt seen. Held. As if he was saying without words, ‘Sit down, put your burden here.’”
Other celebrities, including Soha Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda, Maniesh Paul, Arshad Warsi, and Arjun Rampal, also paid their respects, remembering Dharmendra’s remarkable journey in cinema.
Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89, was just weeks away from celebrating his 90th birthday on December 8.