Star India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli paid their tributes because the nation mourned Bollywood legend Dharmendra, whose movies left an enduring impression on generations.

New Delhi: Because the nation mourned the passing of Bollywood famous person Dharmendra, Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute, calling him a “legend” and an “icon” of Indian cinema whose work left a permanent impression on generations of film followers.

Dharmendra handed away in Mumbai on the age of 89

Dharam Singh Deol, popularly generally known as Dharmendra, had been battling well being points for a while. He was admitted to Breach Sweet Hospital in South Mumbai and discharged on November 12. After displaying indicators of enchancment, his household selected to proceed his remedy at residence. He handed away in Mumbai on Monday on the age of 89.

“Immediately, we’ve got misplaced a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts together with his attraction and his expertise. A real icon who impressed everybody who watched him. Could the household discover energy on this powerful time. My honest condolences to the entire household,” Kohli wrote on X.

Immediately, we’ve got misplaced a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts together with his attraction and his expertise. A real icon who impressed everybody who watched him. Could the household discover energy on this powerful time. My honest condolences to the entire household. 🙏🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 24, 2025

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Dharmendra had an illustrious profession spanning 65 years

The actor, who would have celebrated his ninetieth birthday on December 8, had an illustrious profession spanning 65 years, that includes in additional than 300 movies, together with iconic titles like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Satyakam, Anupama, and Seeta Aur Geeta. Aside from performing, he additionally produced movies and briefly served as a Member of Parliament. In 2012, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.

“I, like many others, took an prompt liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us together with his versatility. That on-screen bond grew to become stronger off-screen after I met him. His vitality was extremely infectious, and he would at all times inform me, “Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh jaata hai mera.” He had an easy heat, making everybody round him really feel valued and particular. It was not possible to not be a fan of the particular person he was. Immediately, my coronary heart feels heavy together with his passing. Aisa lagta hai jaise mera 10 kilo khoon kam ho gaya hai. Will miss you,” Tendulkar posted on X.

I, like many others, took an prompt liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us together with his versatility. That on-screen bond grew to become stronger off-screen after I met him.

His vitality was extremely infectious, and he would at all times inform me, “Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh… pic.twitter.com/A8CmgR9WkW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 24, 2025

Aside from his performing profession, Dharmendra ventured into politics, successful the Lok Sabha seat from Bikaner as a BJP candidate in 2004.