Taha Shah Badussha Calls Dharmendra 'Iconic Figure', Says 'As A Child I Was In Awe Of...'

Dharmendra's

death has left a void in everyone's hearts. Known as Bollywood's He-Man, the legendary actor died on November 24, 2025. He was 89. Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and others paid last respects to the veteran actor. Other celebrities, too, mourned his death and shared their fond memories of him. Taha Shah Badussha, last seen in Heeramandi, also recalled watching Dharmendra's films as a child.

Taha Shah Badussha on watching Dharmendra's films

In a statement, Taha stated that Dharmendra was an 'iconic figure' in his childhood. The actor further revealed that he has been watching his films since he was six. "There was one movie where he stopped bullets with his bare hands, I was completely blown away. He even held down two planes with sheer brute strength. As a child, I was truly in awe of this strong and magnificent man. In many ways, he has always been an inspiration to me," he said.The Heeramandi actor admitted it was only when he turned 11 or 12 when he understood that whatever he saw on-screen wasn't real. He eventually learned about the veteran actor's incredible contribution to the Indian cinema.ALSO READ - Sanjay Leela Bhansali Celebrates One Year Of Heeramandi, Says 'It Pushed Boundaries I Once Thought Were Unmovable' | Exclusive"I’ve had the honour of being part of a show with him, and I wear that as a badge of pride. Indian cinema has lost a major pillar, one that no one can ever replace. But we remain immensely grateful to have witnessed his greatness," he added.

Taha Shah Badussha's work front

Meanwhile, on the work front, Dharmendra was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi. The series, co-starring Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Sehgal and more, premiered on Netflix in 2024. The actor was widely praised for playing the role of Tajdar Baloch in the epic period drama.