Dharmendra’s Demise Feels Like Personal Loss For Smriti Irani; Recalls How He Helped Her During Electoral Campaign

Dharmendra’s demise has left a big void in everyone’s hearts. Especially, people from showbiz have been mourning the veteran actor’s demise since morning. Let us tell you, Dharmendra breathed his last

at his house in Mumbai. He was 89 and cremated at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle, Mumbai. Like other celebrities, TV actress-politician Smriti Irani mourned Dharmendra’s demise and penned an emotional note on Instagram.

Smriti Irani remembers Dharmendra

Smriti Irani, who is currently seen in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 as Tulsi, posted a throwback picture of Dharmendra from his younger days. She wrote an emotional note in which she mentioned how Dharmendra helped her during her electoral campaign in Delhi.

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Smriti Irani captioned the post as, “He stunned me with his simplicity , his generosity was well known. He met my awe with humility…. All of 27 years I was when I first asked him ‘ Could you please help me with my electoral campaign , for this is my first and I barely know what to do ? ‘ He said ‘ Puttar Il be there’ and arrive he did to a horde of fans in Paharganj , Chandani Chowk that held onto his every word , that watched in wonder this legend of ours … He came like an elder would to help a young one in need .. His loss feels personal , his life feels I knew him every day . A man formidable, a soul that was gentle , his kindness spoke volumes as he smiled shyly at every compliment paid . Farewell Sir .. you leave behind millions heartbroken . Thank you for the smiles , the laughter , the blessings .. thank you for being you #dharmendra ji.” (sic)Also Read : Shah Rukh Khan Pays Tribute To 'Father Figure' Dharmendra, Calls Him 'Immortal': Your Soul Will Live Through Films Smriti Irani’s post is going viral on social media and netizens have started mourning the demise of a legendary actor. Let us tell you, Dharmendra had not been feeling well for a few days. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital a few days ago. After seeing improvement in his health, the family decided to shift him to his house to get medical treatment. Sadly, he succumbed to his age-related ailments and died on Monday. May his soul rest in peace!