Dharmendra’s Ikkis Co-Star Jaideep Ahlawat Mourns His Death, Shares BTS Pics: ‘Aapne Jo Pyaar Diya…’

Dharmendra, the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood, passed away on November 24, just a few days before his 90^th birthday. His death has left the film industry grieving, and several celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Shah Rukh Khan and others paid tributes to the late actor. Dharmendra will be seen posthumously in Sriram Raghavan’s film ‘Ikkis’, which also stars Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film is set to release in theatres in December. Now, a day after Dharmendra’s demise, his Ikkis co-star Jaideep Ahlawat has penned an emotional note, expressing his grief. He also shared a few throwback behind-the-scenes photos with him from the sets.

Dharmendra’s Ikkis Co-Star Jaideep Ahlawat Pens Emotional Note

On Tuesday, Jaideep Ahlawat

took to his Instagram to share an emotional tribute to late actor Dharmendra. “Kuch nahi hai aisa jo keh paaunga. Bas Itna ki Aapne jo pyar diya Mujhe unn thode se dino main. Main vo Umar Bhar yaad rakhunga Sir. Aap bahut yaad aayenge. (There’s nothing I can really say. Just this much – the love you gave me in these few days, I will remember it for a lifetime, Sir. You will be deeply missed),” he wrote in the caption. He further added, “This World will Miss the one and only Jatt Yamla Pagla Deewana. RIP Dharam ji @aapkadharam.”

The first picture showed Jaideep Ahlawat posing with Dharmendra on the set of Ikkis. He was seen enjoying a conversation with the legendary actor in other photos. Check out the post below!

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Dharmendra, fondly known as the ‘He-Man of Bollywood’, passed away at the age of 89. The veteran star breathed his last on November 24, 2025, just days after being discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where he had been admitted for a routine check-up. The actor had complained of breathlessness but was deemed stable enough to continue recovery at home. However, his condition deteriorated unexpectedly on Monday morning, leading to his demise.

Dharmendra is survived by wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijeta Deol, Ajeita Deol, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. He was last seen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. His last onscreen appearance will be ‘Ikkis’, which is slated to release on December 25. The film sees him playing Agastya Nanda’s grandfather, Brigadier ML Khetarpal.

‘Ikkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, revisits the life of Arun Khetarpal, whose extraordinary bravery on the battlefield turned him into a national hero. The film follows his journey from a young officer full of promise to a wartime legend whose sacrifice continues to be remembered more than five decades later.