Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89, leaving film industry and his fans numb. He was one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood and has been for decades. In an exclusive chat with Zoom, popular
actor-comedian Johnny Lever paid his respects to the legendary actor.
Johnny Lever Calls Dharmendra 'Most Loving'
In a recent conversation with us, the
Housefull actor shared, "Hearing about Dharam Ji, I felt very bad because he used to love me a lot. I was his fan since childhood. Since childhood, I have watched so many of his films and not once, but many times. I have worked with him, we used to sit together, he gave me so much love and affection.""He was such a great actor, amazing personality and a very loving person. Everyone must learn a lot from him, he was one of the most down-to-earth people I have ever met. It's a big loss to the film industry. May his soul rest in power," Lever concluded.
RIP Dharmendra
Earlier this month, the Deol family was frequently seen at the hospital. Dharmendra’s wife, veteran actress and politician Hema Malini, was spotted arriving to check on him, along with sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, Sunny’s sons Karan and Rajveer, and Bobby’s wife Tanya Deol. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were also seen arriving at the hospital. The veteran actor's last film will be Agastya Nanda's
Ikkis. The movie gives a stirring glimpse into the extraordinary life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra and is scheduled to release on 25th December 2025.