Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan expressed deep sorrow over the death of his longtime co-star and friend Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 8989.
Sharing his grief on social media, Bachchan wrote,"... another valiant Giant has left us .. left the arena .. leaving behind a silence with an unbearable sound .. Dharam ji .. .. the epitome of greatness, ever linked not only for his renowned physical presence, but for the largeness of his heart , and its most endearing simplicity ..(sic)."
In an emotional tribute, he added, "he brought with him the earthiness of the village in Punjab he came from , and remained true to its temperament .. un soiled throughout his glorious career , in a fraternity that witnessed changes every decade .. ... the fraternity underwent changes .. not him .. his smile, his charm and his warmth , extending to all that came in his vicinity .. a rarity in the profession .. .. the air about us swings vacant .. .. a vacuum that shall ever remain vacuus .. .. prayers" (Temple and folded hands emojis.
Amitabh Bachchan, along with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and several other film industry figures, attended Dharmendra&rsquo;s funeral at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle.
Dharmendra had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai earlier this month after experiencing breathlessness. 
He was discharged on November 12 and continued recovering at home, but passed away days later.
Bachchan and Dharmendra shared the screen in a number of iconic films including Sholay (1975), Chupke Chupke (1975), Ram Balram (1980), Naseeb (1981), The Burning Train (1980), and Hum Kaun Hai? (1983).
&mdash;IANS

Bollywood legend Dharmendra passed away on Monday

Big B’s emotional tribute highlights Dharmendra’s warmth, simplicity and iconic legacy

Amitabh Bachchan’s Heartfelt Tribute To Dharmendra

Big B’s emotional tribute highlights Dharmendra’s warmth, simplicity and iconic legacy

November 25, 2025 | 10:44 IST