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Salman Khan honours Dharmendra's legacy on Bigg Boss 19 finale, gets teary-eyed

Salman Khan honours Dharmendra's legacy on Bigg Boss 19 finale, gets teary-eyed

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Dharmendra, Hindi cinema's He-Man, passed away on November 24, 2025, at his home in Juhu, Mumbai, after weeks of hospitalisation. He was 89 years old. 

Salman Khan had an emotional moment at the Bigg Boss season 19 finale when he paid tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra. During a special tribute segment on the show, Khan got teary-eyed while talking about the acting legend and the great man he was.

Salman and Dharmendra had always shared a deep bond, and the two never shied away from showing the affection they had for each other.

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Salman Khan remembers Dharmendra

It was an emotional moment at the Bigg Boss finale when Salman remembered Dharmendra, and a memorial was played of the legend, which had clips of Dharmendra and Salman from a previous Bigg Boss season when the Dabangg actor is seen talking to the veteran actor as he asks him to return to the stage.

Soon after the video was played, Salman had tears in his eyes. The actor was not able to contain his emotions as he went on to talk about the veteran star.

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“We lost the He-Man. We lost the most amazing man. I don't think there is anyone better than Dharmji. The way he lived life was king-size. He gave us Sunny, Bobby and Esha. Since the day he joined the industry, he only wanted to work. He did so many roles. My career graph… I have only followed Dharmji. He came with an innocent face and a He-Man’s body. That charm stayed with him till the end. Love you, Dharmji. Will always miss you,” Khan said.

This is the first time that Salman Khan has addressed the veteran actor's death publicly, and through the actor's emotions, it was evident what kind of bond the two actors shared.

Speaking about Dharmendra's funeral, which was held in a low-key manner, the actor said that every funeral and prayer meet should be done in this manner.

“The main thing is… he died on 24 November, that’s my father’s birthday, and tomorrow is his birthday, as well as my mum’s. If I’m feeling like this, imagine what Sunny and his family must be going through. There were two funerals conducted with utmost dignity: Sooraj Barjatya’s mother’s and Dharmji’s. They held his prayer meet with so much grace and honour. Everyone was crying, but there was a decorum — a celebration of life. Hats off to Bobby and Sunny,‘’ the Dabangg actor said.

Salman Khan was one of the first celebrities to visit Dharmendra when the news of his ill health broke. He also attended his funeral and prayer meet held in Mumbai.

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