Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood star passed away today at the age of 89. As his family performs his last rites at the Pawan Hans Crematorium, many actors have arrived to pay their final respects. Several celebrities have mourned the loss of the star. Joining them, Gujarati -Hindi actress-producer Manasi Parekh Gohil also shared her condolences.Sharing the picture of ‘Sholay’ actor Dharmendra, Manasi shared, “The end of an era What a legacy, What an artist, RIP.”
Dharmendra’s final journey
Earlier today, Dharmendra’s mortal remains were taken from his Juhu residence in an ambulance, with family vehicles following behind toward the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai’s Vile Parle. His wife Hema Malini, daughter Esha Deol, and son Sunny Deol were seen visibly emotional as they arrived. Several prominent Bollywood personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt, were also present to pay their respects.
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Karan Johar mourns the loss
In addition to the family’s grief, the entire film industry has been sharing heartfelt tributes and condolences following the veteran actor’s passing. Filmmaker Karan Johar, who directed Dharmendra in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, expressed his emotions in a touching post shared online. “It is an end of an ERA… a massive megastar… 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… He only had immense love and positivity for everyone… his blessings, his hug and his incredible warmth will be missed more than words can describe… Today there is a gaping hole in our industry… a space that can never be filled by anyone… there will always be the one and only DHARAMJI… we love you, kind Sir… We will miss you so much… The heavens are blessed today… It will always be my blessing to have worked with you… And my heart says with respect, reverence and love… Abhi na jao chhodke… ke dil abhi bhara nahi… OM SHANTI.”See More: Dharmendra last rites: Esha Deol breaks into tears, Hema Malini folds hands; Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and other celebs leave crematorium after paying final respects
Dharmendra’s health struggle
Just days before his demise, Dharmendra had been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after receiving treatment for breathlessness. He was recovering at home under medical supervision, with doctors checking on him every day.
