'Big Loss For Cinema, But His Legacy...': Priyanka Chopra’s Heartfelt Tribute To Dharmendra

The entire nation is saddened by the loss of legendary actor Dharmendra. He passed away at the age of 89 on November 24, 2025, after battling age-related health issues. Since the news of the actor's passing broke, the members of the film industry have been paying their condolences to the veteran actor in their own ways on their respective social media handles. The latest to join the list is Priyanka Chopra. She recalled how Dharmendra and his family showed warmth and grace in welcoming her into Bollywood when she was a newcomer. She also called him a "true blue Hindi film Hero" and described his demise as a big loss to cinema.

Priyanka Chopra’s Heartfelt Tribute To Dharmendra

Taking to Instagram, Priyanka shared a series of photos featuring herself with the late actor Dharmendra. Along with the post, she penned a long note in remembrance of the Sholay actor. Recalling the begining of career in Bollywood, she wrote, "In the year 2001, my first signing amount in the movies came from Vijayta Films. One of the first Hindi movies I ever shot was under his banner, with his eldest son. Him and his family, made me feel welcome in the industry, at a time when no one knew me. Very few people are capable of that kind of warmth and grace, towards a complete newcomer, who didn’t know anyone in Mumbai."

She further talked about her bond with his family and working with the actor's sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol.

 

 

 

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"I have known the Deol family since the beginning of my career. I’ve worked in multiple movies with Sunny and Bobby. This feels personal, and I know I share that feeling with many others in the world. Some people leave behind films, some leave behind feelings. He has left us with both. His presence was magnetic. He filled up a frame with his smile and charisma like only he could. This is a big loss for cinema, but his legacy is permanent," Priyanka continued.

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Priyanka also shared how Dharmendra inspired her. She added, "As I type this note on a film set, in between shots, I think about how so many of us will always be inspired by him. He had a dream and made it come true.. and carried his family along. A true blue Hindi film Hero."

The actress concluded her note by extending condolences to the Deol family.

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Besides Priyanka, actors Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun mourned the veteran actor's demise and shared posts on their social media handles.

Dharmendra remains one of the legendary actors of Hindi cinema and will always be remembered for his iconic performances in films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Dream Girl, Dharam Veer, Apne and many others.