Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 on Monday. The last rites were performed at the Vile Parle crematorium in Mumbai. Soon, celebrities across the nation took to their respective social media accounts to mourn the demise of the legend. Saif Ali Khan’s son, actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, also shared a heartfelt post.
Ibrahim Ali Khan’s post for Dharmendra
Ibrahim Ali Khan, who had worked with Dharmendra in the 2024 release ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani’, took to his social media account and penned a heartfelt post. The young star kid was the AD on the project. In the post, he also mentioned how his mother and Bollywood actress Amrita Singh ventured into Bollywood only because of Dharmendra.
He wrote, “Some people aren’t just stars on screen; they change the course of lives.” Elaborating on how the late superstar got his mother into the world of acting, Ibrahim wrote, “Dharam Ji discovered my mother in Delhi when she was only 16 and trusted her with her first film, ‘Betaab’. If it wasn’t for him, she may never have left Delhi… and we might not even exist.”Khan, crediting Dharmendra for his family’s existence as actors, wrote, “It’s overwhelming to think that our entire journey, our family, our place in this industry, all of it began because of him. A man whose kindness shaped destinies.” He further penned, “Dharam Ji, you were devilishly handsome, effortlessly charming, and truly timeless. Thank you for the wisdom you shared with me; I will hold onto your words for the rest of my life. My heart goes out to the entire Deol family. May they find strength through this difficult time.”Bidding the superstar a final goodbye, Ibrahim wrote, “Rest in peace, sir. You will live on forever, adding a dove, a red heart, and a joining hands emoticon.”
More about ‘Betaab’
Former actress Amrita Singh made her Bollywood debut with the movie ‘Betaab’ in 1983. The actress starred opposite Dharmendra’s elder son, Sunny Deol, who also entered the film industry with the same movie.The film was produced by the home banner of the Deol family. The movie went on to become a superhit.
