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Karan Johar confirms Dharmendra's demise: 'Today there is a gaping hole in the industry'

Updated on: 24 November,2025 02:14 PM IST  |  Dharmendra
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Karan Johar confirmed Dharmendra’s passing and called it the end of an era, paying an emotional tribute to the legendary actor’s warmth, legacy, and iconic presence. The filmmaker expressed deep grief, saying the industry has lost an irreplaceable figure

Karan Johar confirms Dharmendra's demise: 'Today there is a gaping hole  in the industry'

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Filmmaker Karan Johar mourned the demise of veteran actor Dharmendra on Monday. The filmmaker who directed the veteran star in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani called the demise of Dharmendra 'the end of an era'. Johar reflected on the magnitude of the star in his Instagram post. While the Deol family is yet to issue a statement on Dharmendra's passing, Karan has confirmed the sad news.

Karan Johar confirms Dharmendra's demise


Sharing a photo of Dharmendra, Karan Johar wrote, "It is an end of an ERA….. a massive mega star… the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema… incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence … he is and will always be a bonafide Legend of Indian Cinema… defining and richly present in the pages of cinema history … but mostly he was the best human being… he was so loved by everyone in our industry".



He further wrote, "He only had immense love and positivity for everyone … his blessings, his hug and his incredible warmth will be missed more than words can describe …. Today there is a gaping hole in our industry … a space that can never be filled by anyone … there will always be the one and only DHARAMJI… we love you kind Sir…. We will miss you so much…. The heavens are blessed today…. It will always be my blessing to have worked with you…. And my heart says with respect, reverence and love…. Abhi Na jao chodke…. Ke dil abhi bhara nahi……OM SHANTI".

 
 
 
 
 
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Deol family arrives at the crematorium

On Monday morning, the Deol family was seen reaching the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai where Dharmendra has reportedly been laid to rest. Sunny, Bobby and Esha Deol were seen arriving at the crematorium. Dharmendra's second wife and actress Hema Malini was also seen arriving at the crematorium. Bollywood personalities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan were also seena arriving at the crematorium spot. 

The mortal remains of legendary actor Dharmendra were taken to the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle shortly after his passing. The ambulance carrying the veteran star arrived with close family members walking alongside. 

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