Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to his social media handle to pay an emotional tribute to Dharmendra. The senior actor passed away on Monday at the age of 84. Khan referred to Dharmendra as a father figure and said that his demise is a personal loss for many. Shah Rukh Khan had also paid his respects to the legendary star at the Pawan Hans crematorium earlier in the day.
Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to Dharmendra
Shah Rukh Khan took to his X handle on Monday night and shared an old happy picture of him and Dharmendra. Along with it, he wrote, “Rest in Peace Dharam ji. You were nothing short of a father figure to me… thank u for showering me with blessings and love the way you did. An inconsolable and irreplaceable loss to not just his family, but to cinema and film lovers world over. You are immortal… and your soul will live through your films and your beautiful family forever. Love you always.
Rest in Peace Dharam ji. You were nothing short of a father figure to me… thank u for showering me with blessings and love the way you did. An inconsolable and irreplaceable loss to not just his family, but to cinema and film lovers world over. You are immortal… and your soul… pic.twitter.com/Vsxe8C8qVZ
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 24, 2025
Bollywood celebrities, including Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Allu Arjun, mourned the death of Bollywood veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at his residence at the age of 89 on Monday.
Dharmendra cremated in Mumbai
The final rites of the actor were held on Monday at the Pawan Hans Crematorium, attended by numerous Bollywood superstars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, among others.
Acharya Bhupendra Shastri, who performed the last rites of veteran actor Dharmendra, said, “All the rituals have been performed. We pray for the salvation of the soul of the great actor. All the members of the family were present there. No one can fill his space. He was a gem for the country. He served as a legacy for society. He has millions of fans across the world…”
The `He Man` of Indian Cinema had been unwell for some time.
On November 10, Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital following a deterioration in his health. Two days later, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital as the family opted for home treatment. Sadly, on November 24, he breathed his last at the age of 89.
Dharmendra is survived by his first wife, Prakash Kaur; his second wife, actress Hema Malini; and six children, including sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijeta and Ajeita from his first marriage, as well as daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol from his second marriage.
