Mumbai, Nov 25 The entire nation, including the Bollywood fraternity, is in a state of grief and despair post the demise of superstar Dharmendra on November 24.
On the afternoon of November 25, superstar Ajay Devgn was seen visiting the Deol family at the late Dharmendra’s house in Mumbai to offer condolences.
On November 24, when the news of Dharmendra’s demise spread, Ajay Devgn had taken to his social media account to express his grief over the news. He wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about Dharam ji. His warmth, generosity and presence inspired generations of artists. The industry has lost a legend… and we’ve lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. Om Shanti,” followed by a folding hands emoticon.
On the evening of November 24, Ajay Devgn’s wife and Bollywood star Kajol was one of the first Bollywood celebrities to visit the Deol family at their house and offer condolences. Earlier in the day on November 24, Kajol had penned an emotional note bidding farewell to the superstar. Sharing an adorable picture of her son Yug seated on the lap of Dharmendra, Kajol took to her social media account and wrote, “The OG of the Good Man is gone, and the world is poorer for it… Somehow it seems like we are only losing the good people in it. Kind to the core and loved always. RIP Dharamji …with love always.”
For the uninitiated, Kajol had worked with Dharmendra in the 1998 superhit movie Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, where he essayed the role of her uncle and guardian. The film also starred Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan. Kajol and Dharmendra had also worked together in the 1995 film “Taaqat”.
Dharmendra would have turned 90 on the 8th of December this year. The actor passed away at the age of 89. He had been put on a ventilator a few weeks ago, after he faced breathing difficulties. He was soon discharged from the hospital and was brought back home, where his treatments were on.
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