The news of Dharmendra’s passing sent ripples across the film industry, and tributes poured in from those who had shared both the screen and life with him. Karan Johar, who directed him in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, captured the magnitude of the loss in a moving note: “It is an end of an era… 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… but mostly he was the best human being… he was so loved by everyone in our industry.”
Akshay Kumar echoed the sentiment with nostalgia, sharing a photo of the late star and writing: “Growing up, Dharmendraji was the hero every boy wanted to be… our industry’s original He-Man, thank you for inspiring generations. You’ll live through your movies and the love you spread. Om shanti.”
Ajay Devgn remembered not just the actor but the warmth of the man himself: “The industry has lost a legend… and we’ve lost someone who has shaped the very soul of our cinema. Rest in peace, Dharamji. Om shanti.”
And Kajol, reflecting on his kindness, wrote: “The OG of the Good Man is gone and the world is poorer for it. Somehow it seems like we are only losing the good people in it. Kind to the core and loved always. RIP, Dharamji… with love always.”
For Sanjay Dutt, the loss was deeply personal: “Some people don’t just work in your life… they live in your heart. Dharamji was one of them. It’s a void that can’t be described. My thoughts are with Sunny, Bobby and the entire family.”
Together, these voices paint a portrait of Dharmendra not only as a cinematic titan but as a man whose humanity touched everyone around him. His legacy, carried in films and memories, remains indelible.
