- By Bornika Das
- Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Thought Of The Day By Dharmendra: Bollywood’s veteran actor, Dharmendra, passed away on November 24, 2025, in his Mumbai house, after suffering from prolonged age-related illness. Known as the He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra has fascinated audiences not only with his charisma but also inspired generation after generation with timeless wisdom regarding life and success through his motivational quotes. With more than six decades of working in the Bollywood industry and delivering unforgettable performances, the actor believed that success comes with hard work, dedication and being true to oneself. These motivational quotes on life and success are ideal for a school assembly to remind the students that true achievement comes from passion, humility and integrity, not just accolades.
Sharing thoughts of the day by Dharmendra in the morning assemblies at school helps students to build the character of resilience. Dharmendra’s quotes prepare them to undertake a journey towards their dreams with focus and a pure heart. Here are the best motivational quotes by Dharmendra that you can pick as your thought of the day for a school assembly.
Motivational Quotes By Dharmendra For Students' Success In School
“People say that artists come and go but let me tell you I am not an artist. I am first a human being and if you are a good human being, you have achieved everything no matter how big actor you are.”
“I want those who love me to continue doing so. I can never get enough of their love.”
“You cannot change destiny.”
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“I am romantic, witty, naughty... and I show that in my acting.”
“It's always good to work with your family.”
“There are a lot of fake people in the industry; they don't always praise or give due.”
“I am a simple man with simple needs.”
“I did work with Gulzar in 'Kinara' where I had a guest appearance, but 'Devdas' would have been a unique experience.”
“I did many films with Vinod. 'Mera Gaon Mera Desh' was a very big hit.”
“The first film that I signed when I came to Bombay was Bimalda's 'Bandini.' Imagine what it meant for a boy from Punjab with no connection in the film industry to be signed by Bimal Roy!”
“I was, and remain a big fan of Dilipsaab and Bimalda's 'Devdas.”
“I have never differentiated between my children. I love everyone.”
“You cannot change destiny.”
“If the small screen made my younger brother Amitabh Bachchan 'Big B,' then I will become 'Darling D!'”
“Ups and downs are a part of life.”
“Luckily, I have always received an abundance of love. The more I received, the more I craved for it.”
“I've always seen many of my traits in Salman. He is like a younger version of me.”
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“I love 'Pratiggya' the most because it was a really tough role. I had to play a truck driver who masquerades as a cop. It was like playing a role within a role. It was a layered character with a lot of emotions and drama.”
“Filmmakers are picking up true incidents from real life and making films, which is good.”
“True-to-life stories are being written, which is great. These stories touch the heart of the audience.”
“I am a very lazy man.”
“Luckily, I have always received an abundance of love. The more I received, the more I craved for it.”
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“In the Deol family, we have never believed in playing dirty games. We are happy with what God has given us.”
“For me, it's important to stay in the hearts of people, rather than make a place in one's mind.”
Dharmendra's timeless quotes, which motivate school assemblies, epitomise the essence of life and success, encouraging students to merge hard work with genuine integrity for continued success. Schools can use these thoughts of the day to develop resilient thinkers to prepare them to tackle the challenges.