Kangana Ranaut Gets Emotional At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet: 'He Came From Small Village Just Like Me'

Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut attended the prayer meet of Bollywood icon Dharmendra, held in New Delhi on December 11. She was seen offering a floral tribute and greeting Hema Malini along with her

daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Speaking to reporters at the event, Kangana reflected on the legacy of the late actor, describing him as an inspiration for aspiring artists.

As reported by ANI, Kangana said, “Dharam ji came from a small village, just like me, and tasted the peak of success. Seeing him always reminded me of the fragrance of the village, of the soil there. He was so grounded and a really simple person…It is an hour of grief.”

She further expressed her condolences for Hema Malini and highlighted the support extended by her political colleagues, adding, “So, it is a very sad time, and we feel even more saddened to see Hema ji. We stand with her in this pain, and she is an important part of the BJP. The entire BJP family is with her. The Prime Minister and all of us are with her…”

#WATCH | Delhi: At the prayer meet for late veteran actor Dharmendra, BJP MP-actor Kangana Ranaut says, "Dharam ji came from a small village, just like me, and tasted the peak of success. Seeing him always reminded me of the fragrance of village, of the soil there. He was so… pic.twitter.com/oO6q0Xn9jA

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Kangana also recalled personal memories with Dharmendra, saying, “Meri bahut yaadein hai ki vo kehte the Kangana bahut acha kaam kar rahi ho..tum bahut acha fight karti ho apni baaton ko lekar..apne hak ke liye (I have many memories of him when he told me that I was doing very good work and fighting very well for my beliefs and for my rights).”

Remembering Dharmendra’s Legacy

Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89, was celebrated for his versatile performances in Hindi cinema over six decades. His filmography includes iconic movies such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, and Dharam Veer.

Fans will get to see the legendary actor one last time in the upcoming war drama Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda, marking the final on-screen appearance of the beloved star.