Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat is elated to be sharing screen space with the late superstar Dharmendra in his upcoming movie “Ikkis.”
Reflecting on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Jaideep expressed, “To stand with him in the same frame on screen is something that deserves to be recorded in history. It’s a historic moment in my life that I got to do even one film with a legend like Dharmendra, despite not belonging to his era. This is a very big thing for me.”
He continued, “I wish I had done five or ten more films with him, but now he is no more.” Jaideep further shared, “Whatever I have said about him comes from such an amazing experience that I don’t even need to say anything more. He was mine, and he will always remain with me. The love he gave me will stay with me forever! The whole country will miss him.”
For those unaware, Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89, leading to widespread mourning across the nation, especially within the Bollywood fraternity. On the same day, Jaideep took to his social media to share an emotional tribute to the late actor.
He posted a picture featuring both himself and Dharmendra, writing, “Kuch nahi hai aisa jo keh paaunga. Bas itna ki aapne jo pyar diya mujhe unn thode se dino main. Main woh Umar Bhar yaad rakhunga, Sir. Aap bahut yaad aayenge.” (There’s nothing I can really say. Just this much – the love you gave me in these few days, I will remember it for a lifetime, Sir. You will be deeply missed.)
Jaideep added, “This world will miss the one and only Jatt Yamla Pagla Deewana. RIP Dharam ji @aapkadharam.” Around mid-November, Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.
On November 27, the Deol family organized a prayer meet to celebrate Dharmendra and his enduring legacy, attended by many prominent figures from Bollywood.