Indian filmmaker Karan Johar led the tributes after legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89.
Shortly after the heartbreaking news of Dharmendra’s passing made headlines, Johar, 53, took to Instagram to pen an emotional tribute to the He-Man of Bollywood.
“It is an end of an ERA…..” he began the caption. “A massive mega star… the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema… incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence … he is and will always be a bonafide Legend of Indian Cinema… defining and richly present in the pages of cinema history.”
“He was so loved by everyone in our industry …. He only had immense love and positivity for everyone,” the Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham director continued to rave over the late icon, writing, “there will always be the one and only DHARAMJI… we love you kind Sir…. We will miss you so much…. And my heart says with respect, reverence and love…. Abhi Na jao chodke…. Ke dil abhi bhara nahi.”
It is pertinent to note that the father of actors Sunny and Bobby Deol breathed his last on Monday morning, November 24, weeks after a death hoax had shocked the family.
Earlier this month, the film star had been hospitalised following a health scare.
During his recovery, several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Govinda and Ameesha Patel, visited Dharmendra at the hospital.
In addition to Johar, Kareen Kapoor Khan also paid tribute to Dharmendra.
She shared black-and-white photos of him with her late grandfather, Raj Kapoor.
One image showed the two stars hugging and smiling while greeting each other warmly. Kareena captioned the photos “Forever in power”.
In the following slide she wrote, “Chardi Kala,” meaning eternal optimism in Sikh faith.
Kajol shared an emotional message, “The OG of the Good Man is gone and the world is poorer for it,” she lamented. “RIP Dharamji… with love always.”
Sharmila Tagore expressed her grief over Dharmendra’s passing.
Actress Shilpa Shetty also dedicated a social media post to Hema Malini’s husband.
“Ive had the privilege of working with many talented actors, but none with a bigger heart than yours,” she wrote in an heartfelt message.
South Indian superstar Jr NTR was “deeply saddened” by the news.
Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra shared a throwback image of himself and Dharmednra with an emotional caption.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined Bollywood to mourn the death of Dharmendra. “In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans,” he wrote.
Akshay Kumar wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Growing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be…our industry’s original He-Man,” to honour the late star.
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