'End of an era': PM Modi and others pay rich tribute as Dharmendra passes away

Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra, who is also known as the He-Man of Hindi cinema, is no more. The actor passed away at the age of 89. The legendary actor, who was recovering at home after a hospitalization this month, died at his residence in Juhu, Mumbai. Several Bollywood celebrities took to social media platforms to mourn the demise of the actor.

Celebrities' reaction to Dharmendra's passing away

Filmmaker Karan Johar took to his Instagram account and shared a post, in which the caption read, "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 bona fide 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."

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He further wrote, " 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 chodke…. Ke dil abhi bhara nahi…… OM SHANTI."

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Actress Kajol took to her official Instagram page and shared a photo of him and wrote in the caption, "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."

Ananya Panday shared a story on her official Instagram account and wrote, “The greatest, om shanti.”

Ajay Devgn took to his X profile and mourned the loss of a legend. He wrote, "Heartbroken to hear about Dharam ji. His warmth, generosity and presence inspired generations of artists. The industry has lost a legend… and we’ve lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. Om Shanti."

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Kareena Kapoor also shared a series of throwback photos of Dharmendra in remembrance of the legendary actor on her Instagram profile. One is a vintage photograph of the legendary actor with her late grandfather, Raj Kapoor. The first image had the two late stars hugging each other, which Kareena captioned with a “red heart”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and mourned the death of iconic actor Dharmendra. The caption read, "The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people. Dharmendra Ji was equally admired for his simplicity, humility, and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends, and innumerable fans. Om Shanti."

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Akshay Kumar took to X and shared a photo from his young days along with Dharmendra. The caption read, "Growing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be… our industry’s original He-Man.
Thank you for inspiring generations. You’ll live on through your films and the love you spread. Om Shant."

Actor Ranveer Singh shared a heartfelt photo with the legendary actor. For the unversed, the duo have worked together in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahanii.

Sanjay Dutt shared old photos of the late actor and wrote, “Some people don’t just work in your life… they live in your heart. Dharam ji was one of them. It’s a void that can’t be described. My thoughts are with Sunny, Bobby, and the entire family…”