Dharmendra Death: Sanjay Dutt Reaches Crematorium To Pay Final Respects

Dharmendra death news: Veteran actor and the He-Man of Indian cinema, Dharmendra, passed away at the age of 89

. While the family has not confirmed the news of his demise yet, family members and several celebrities are reaching the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai to pay their final respects to the legendary star. Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, who shares a close bond with Dharmendra, has also reached the Pawan Hans crematorium.

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Before Sanjay Dutt, videos of Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi, Amitabh Bachchan and others arriving at the Pawan Hans crematorium surfaced online. Earlier today,there were some unusual activities outside the actor’s Juhu residence, after which an ambulance arrived.

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Shortly after that, his son Sunny Deol, daughter Esha Deol, and wife Hema Malini were photographed arriving at Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai.

About Dharmendra’s health recently

The veteran actor Dharmendra had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital, where he was receiving treatment before he got discharged. After his discharge, the doctors closely monitored his health, and although his condition had briefly improved, he eventually succumbed to his illness.

Tributes have been pouring in for the late legendary actor. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to filmmaker Karan Johar, everyone has extended their condolences to the family.

Taking to social media, through the official account, the Prime Minister wrote that the actor’s passing marks “the end of an era in Indian cinema,” remembering him as an iconic performer admired for his simplicity, humility, and warmth. He said Dharmendra’s characters connected deeply with audiences across generations and expressed condolences to the Deol family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. Om Shanti.

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who directed Dharmendra in his final film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, posted an emotional message and wrote, “It is an end of an ERA… a massive mega star… the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema… incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence… he is and will always be a bonafide legend of Indian cinema… defining and richly present in the pages of cinema history… but mostly he was the best human being… he was so loved by everyone in our industry… He only had immense love and positivity for everyone… his blessings, his hug and his incredible warmth will be missed more than words can describe… Today there is a gaping hole in our industry… a space that can never be filled by anyone… there will always be the one and only DHARAMJI… we love you, kind Sir… We will miss you so much… The heavens are blessed today… It will always be my blessing to have worked with you… And my heart says with respect, reverence, and love… Abhi na jao chhod ke… ke dil abhi bhara nahi… OM SHANTI.”

Dharmendra, known fondly as the “He-Man” of Hindi cinema, leaves behind a monumental legacy spanning over six decades and more than 300 films. He is survived by his wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and his children — Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha Deol, and Ahana Deol.