Bollywood Legend Pays Respects to Fellow Star
The Indian film industry continues to mourn the loss of veteran actor Dharmendra, as colleagues and friends gather to support his grieving family. Veteran actress Asha Parekh, who shared the screen with Dharmendra in several iconic films, visited the late actor's Juhu residence on Wednesday to offer her personal condolences to the Deol family.
Celebrity Tributes Pour In
Since the beloved actor's passing on Monday, November 24, numerous Bollywood personalities have been paying their respects at the Deol family home. The day before Parekh's visit, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were spotted arriving at the residence. Hrithik Roshan visited in the evening accompanied by his father, renowned filmmaker Rakesh Roshan.
Other prominent stars who came to honor the legendary actor included Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Karisma Kapoor. The industry's collective grief reflects Dharmendra's immense popularity and the deep relationships he built over his decades-long career.
Memorable On-Screen Partnerships
Asha Parekh and Dharmendra created magic together in several successful films that remain cherished by audiences. Their collaborations included the 1966 romantic drama 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', the suspense thriller 'Shikar' that showcased Dharmendra's intensity and Parekh's elegance, and popular titles like 'Mera Gaon Mera Desh' and 'Samadhi'.
The emotional visit by Parekh underscores the strong bonds formed during their years of working together in the golden era of Hindi cinema.
Final Farewell to a Legend
Dharmendra, often referred to as the 'He-Man' of Hindi cinema, passed away at his Mumbai residence. His final rites were conducted on November 25 at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle.
The ceremony was attended by numerous Bollywood luminaries including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar. Family members present included Hema Malini, Prakash Kaur, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, and Ahana Deol.
Dharmendra's Final On-Screen Appearance
The iconic 'Sholay' star's last film will be 'Ikkis', scheduled for a Christmas release on December 25. In this upcoming film, Dharmendra portrays the role of Brigadier ML Khetarpal.
Interestingly, the film features a special connection as he shares screen space with Agastya Nanda, the grandson of his legendary 'Sholay' co-star Amitabh Bachchan. This final performance marks the conclusion of an extraordinary career that spanned generations.
