‘The business has misplaced a legend… and we have misplaced somebody who formed the very soul of our cinema.’

IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram

After information of Dharmendra’s passing away started coming in, movie folks poured their tributes on social media.

Shilpa Shetty: I’ve had the privilege of working with many gifted actors, however none with an even bigger coronary heart than yours. Your expertise, allure and dashing seems to be had been just the start however your humility, simplicity and kindness had been so inspiring.

You had been a real authentic, a shining star that touched so many hearts. Relaxation in peace you particular soul. Dharamji, you may be missed Om Shanti.

Farhan Akhtar: A giant, massive loss to all the movie world. To those that make films and to those that watch them, Dharamji will endlessly stay irreplaceable. Thanks for six many years of leisure.

We’re lucky to have skilled your heat, your kindness, your generosity, your allure, your depth and your wit, on and off the display. Deepest condolences to the Deol Household.

Sanjay Dutt: Some folks do not simply work in your life… they dwell in your coronary heart. Dharamji was one in every of them. It is a void that may’t be described. My ideas are with Sunny, Bobby, and all the household.

IMAGE: Kajol and Ajay Devgn’s son Yug with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Kajol/Instagram

Kajol: The OG of the Good Man is gone and the world is poorer for it.. in some way it looks like we’re solely shedding the great folks in it. Sort to the core and beloved at all times . RIP Dharamji.. with love at all times.

Ajay Devgn: Heartbroken to listen to about Dharam ji. His heat, generosity and presence impressed generations of artists. The business has misplaced a legend… and we have misplaced somebody who formed the very soul of our cinema. Relaxation in peace, Dharamji. Om Shanti.

Karan Johar: It’s an finish of an ERA… an enormous mega star… the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema… extremely good-looking and probably the most enigmatic display presence… he’s and can at all times be a bonafide Legend of Indian Cinema… defining and richly current within the pages of cinema historical past… however largely he was one of the best human being… he was so beloved by everybody in our business.

He solely had immense love and positivity for everybody… his blessings, his hug and his unbelievable heat will likely be missed greater than phrases can describe. At present there’s a gaping gap in our business… an area that may by no means be crammed by anybody… there’ll at all times be the one and solely DHARAMji… we love you form Sir… We are going to miss you a lot…

The heavens are blessed right now. It can at all times be my blessing to have labored with you. And my coronary heart says with respect, reverence and love. Abhi Na jao chodke… Ke dil abhi bhara nahi OM SHANTI.

 

IMAGE: Manish Malhotra with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Manish Malhotra/Instagram

Manish Malhotra: RIP Legendary Dharamji .. On this pic on the units of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani him in Admiration .. been A Big Fan of his .. beloved all his 70s movies that I grew up watching .. his performances.. his comedian timing .. his songs .. his garments .. his type and him being probably the most Good-looking Macho hero .. Stored assembly him on the units of the movie he was so heat and loving… enormous loss to Indian cinema and somebody whom you by no means ever needed to see go.. Dharamji love, Respect and Admiration endlessly.

Boman Irani: It’s painful to put in writing this… However, as we rewind that reel of pleasure that he dropped at thousands and thousands like me, the teardrop drops down one’s cheek with gratitude and awe.

A face of rugged handsomeness, but he exuded kindness like no different. Intense when he needed to be and but boyish and humorous on one other day. He had one thing for everybody. Romantic for some, macho for the opposite, however benevolent for all.

As he stands up on that Big Water Tank within the Sky, we are saying goodbye and can at all times be pleased about the great recollections.

IMAGE: Arjun Bijlani with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Arjun Bijlani/Instagram

Arjun Bijlani: Dharmendraji At any time when I’ve met him, it really grew to become one in every of my greatest recollections. To satisfy your childhood icon… somebody who did not simply play characters, however created iconic moments that grew to become part of our lives…it was particular. It was magical.

The child in me was joyful to see his childhood hero. Not simply Sholay, however he gave us too many iconic & heroic roles over time. Having a profession of greater than 300+ movies is not only iconic however legendary. It is onerous to consider he’s no extra. I really feel fortunate I acquired to satisfy him. Condolences to the household. Relaxation in peace, Dharmendra sir. Om Shanti.

Divyenndu: Comedy.. Drama..Motion.. you title it Dharamji did all of it. From movies like Satyakaam, Sholay, Anupama, Chupke Chupke and plenty of many extra. All the time true to his craft! You can be missed dearly Dharamji Relaxation In Peace sir.

IMAGE: Madhur Bhandarkar with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Madhur Bhandarkar/Instagram

Madhur Bhandarkar: I am deeply saddened to listen to concerning the passing of the legendary Dharmendraji, the true He-Man of Indian cinema. I had the privilege of assembly him many instances, he was at all times vibrant & filled with humor. His outstanding contributions mark the tip of an period in Indian cinema and will likely be eternally remembered. Om Shanti.

Jr NTR: Deeply saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Dharmendraji… An period he outlined can by no means get replaced and the heat he dropped at Indian cinema will stick with us endlessly. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all the household.

Sidharth Malhotra: Years of recollections and magic, on and off display… thanks for every little thing, Dharam sir. My ideas and prayers with the household. Om Shanti.

Manoj Bajpayee: Dharamji was my dad and mom’ favorite and one in every of my childhood heroes. He had a heat you felt even earlier than he spoke. His dignity, his humour, and the best way he carried himself on and off display left a deep mark on everybody who met him or watched him. Dropping him feels private. His movies, his love for folks, and the mild power he stood for will stick with us. Om Shanti.

IMAGE: Kapil Sharma with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Kapil Sharma/Instagram

Kapil Sharma: अलविदा धर्म पाजी आपका जाना बहुत ही दुखदायी है , ऐसा लग रहा है जैसे दूसरी बार पिता को खो दिया है ।आपने जो प्यार और आशीर्वाद दिया वह हमेशा मेरे दिल में और यादों में रहेगा । कैसे एक पल में किसी के दिल में बस जाते हैं यह आपसे बेहतर कोई नहीं जानता था ।हमारे दिल में आप हमेशा रहेंगे।ईश्वर आपको अपने चरणों में स्थान दें.

Nimrat Kaur: Journey on into the sunshine pricey sir. You had been the delight of our soil, your incomparable journey, heat and spirit shall be remembered for ages to return. There by no means was and easily will not be one other… my deepest condolences to the Deol household and all bereaved.

Relaxation in glory Dharamji… Satnaam Wahe Guru.

Suniel Shetty: Power wrapped in grace. Stardom wrapped in heat. Heroism wrapped in a pure coronary heart. Thats the legacy of Dharam Paaji To the world he was the He-Man. To those that knew him, he was pure heat. Relaxation In Energy Dharam Paaji.

IMAGE: Shreya Ghoshal with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Shreya Ghoshal/Instagram

Shreya Ghoshal: Heartbroken to listen to concerning the passing of Dharmendraji. An icon who outlined an period, his legacy will proceed to encourage generations of artists and audiences. My deepest condolences to the Deol household and everybody whose lives he touched. Could his soul relaxation in everlasting peace.

Aditi Rao Hydari: Could your legacy dwell on endlessly Relaxation in peace Dharmender sir

Sushmita Sen: A legend sure, however what an unbelievable human being!!! He touched lives like a blessing. His hugs, laughter, kindness & immense goodness…all so contagious & life affirming!!!

The sheer pleasure on my face within the footage with him, tells you the vitality he embodied…and shared with such generosity. There are few, who depart the world extra stunning than the best way they discovered it… I really feel so grateful that I acquired to witness that grace by way of you Dharamji I like you Sir @aapkadharam Relaxation in peace ‘A father’s love & A king’s compassion” #respect My deepest condolences to all the household. #duggadugga

Adnan Sami: RIP Dharmendra Ji. A legend, a luminary, a shining star who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Your movies, your allure, your charisma — a treasure trove of recollections that can endlessly be etched in my coronary heart…

My childhood is incomplete with out your presence as a Matinee Idol… Greater than an icon, you had been a father determine, a pal, a mentor — a guiding gentle who illuminated my life together with your heat, love, and generosity. Your stunning soul, radiant smile, and glowing eyes will likely be deeply missed.

Dearest Dharamji, Your legacy lives on — in your movies, your phrases, your kindness and the numerous lives you have touched. Could your soul relaxation in peace, and will your reminiscence be a blessing to us all. My deepest condolences to your stunning household and family members.. Om Shanti.

IMAGE: Neil Nitin Mukesh with Dharmendra. {Photograph}: Sort courtesy Neil Nitin Mukesh/Instagram

Neil Nitin Mukesh: This loss feels deeply private. He beloved three generations of the Mukesh household, and I typically informed him that he bridged the void of me by no means having met my grandfather.

My grandfather, Mukeshji, lent his voice for Dharamji‘s first on-screen debut movie track Mujhko Is Raat Ki from the movie Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and years later, I had the privilege of creating my very own debut in Johnny Gaddar with him. At present, Vikram has misplaced his Sheshadri Sir endlessly. Will at all times love Dharamji.

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