Subhash Ghai mourns Dharmendra, recalls his warmth and humility: “Hamare dil me sada zinda hai”
Veteran actor Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema's most iconic and beloved stars, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. As the industry and nation mourn the loss of the He-Man of Bollywood, heartfelt tributes have poured in, with filmmaker Subhash Ghai sharing a particularly emotional note remembering his cherished friend and collaborator.
Ghai, who worked with Dharmendra in the 1977 film Krodhi, shared a throwback photograph of the two and captioned it with a simple, profound message: “I LOVE YOU KHUSH RAHO”
The director went on to celebrate the late actor's pure soul and inspiring journey. "Was the only voice from his soul to everyone he met always. One of the most genuine human being in indian cinema," Ghai wrote. He recalled his early days with the star, noting, "I met him in my directorial film KRODHI in 1977. He was always inspiring
Ghai's tribute highlighted Dharmendra's legendary warmth, stating he "always meets u like a family member n always smiling n hugging." He praised the actor's incredible life story as a beacon of hope: "He is the greatest story of no body to a national pride in cinema n inspiration to new generations n next too." Concluding his moving message, Ghai beautifully expressed that Dharmendra's spirit will forever live on, writing in Hindi, “Dharam paa ji voh bundaa hai Jo hamare dil me sada zinda hai.”
Dharmendra leaves behind a towering legacy that shaped the very language of Hindi film heroism and romance for over six decades. With over 300 films to his credit, his versatile performances in classics like Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Satyakam, and Chupke Chupke established him as a cultural icon revered by generations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his death “the end of an era in Indian cinema,” and top celebrities such as Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, and Ajay Devgn have mourned his passing, reflecting on his humility, warmth, and emotional truthfulness that touched millions. Tributes poured in from stars and fans alike, marking the end of a golden chapter in Indian cinema.
Source : Bollywoodhungama.com
Ghai, who worked with Dharmendra in the 1977 film Krodhi, shared a throwback photograph of the two and captioned it with a simple, profound message: “I LOVE YOU KHUSH RAHO”
The director went on to celebrate the late actor's pure soul and inspiring journey. "Was the only voice from his soul to everyone he met always. One of the most genuine human being in indian cinema," Ghai wrote. He recalled his early days with the star, noting, "I met him in my directorial film KRODHI in 1977. He was always inspiring
Ghai's tribute highlighted Dharmendra's legendary warmth, stating he "always meets u like a family member n always smiling n hugging." He praised the actor's incredible life story as a beacon of hope: "He is the greatest story of no body to a national pride in cinema n inspiration to new generations n next too." Concluding his moving message, Ghai beautifully expressed that Dharmendra's spirit will forever live on, writing in Hindi, “Dharam paa ji voh bundaa hai Jo hamare dil me sada zinda hai.”
Dharmendra leaves behind a towering legacy that shaped the very language of Hindi film heroism and romance for over six decades. With over 300 films to his credit, his versatile performances in classics like Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Satyakam, and Chupke Chupke established him as a cultural icon revered by generations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his death “the end of an era in Indian cinema,” and top celebrities such as Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, and Ajay Devgn have mourned his passing, reflecting on his humility, warmth, and emotional truthfulness that touched millions. Tributes poured in from stars and fans alike, marking the end of a golden chapter in Indian cinema.
Source : Bollywoodhungama.com