Celebs pay tributes to Dharmendra

A ‘bonafide legend’ of Indian cinema, “an inspiration for generations” and the “original He-Man” is how celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan, remembered Dharmendra who breathed his last on Monday.

Akshay shared a photo of the late cinema star, saying Dharmendra will continue to live on through his movies. “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 through your movies and the love you spread. Om shanti,” he wrote on X.

Ajay remembered Dharmendra for his “warmth, generosity and presence”. “The industry has lost a legend... and we’ve lost someone who has shaped the very soul of our cinema. Rest in peace Dharam ji, Om Shanti,” he added.

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan shared series of pictures on her Instagram handle and captioned them, “Forever in power.” Farhan sent his condolences to the Deol family and said Dharmendra will “forever remain irreplaceable”.

“A big, big loss to the entire film world... Thank you for six decades of entertainment. We are fortunate to have experienced your warmth, your kindness, your generosity, your charm, your intensity and your wit, on and off the screen,” he said.

Suniel Shetty posted, “Strength wrapped in grace. Stardom wrapped in warmth. Heroism wrapped in a pure heart. Thats the legacy of Dharam Paaji. To those who knew him, he was pure warmth.”