 "Sports fraternity pays tribute to veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. Image: Reuters")
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at his Juhu residence on Monday, November 24, at the age of 89. Known as the ‘He-Man of Bollywood’, Dharmendra was one of the most beloved actors in Indian cinema, with a career spanning more than five decades.
His funeral was attended by his family members, including his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, his wife Hema Malini, and daughter Esha Deol. Other Bollywood actors also joined Dharmendra’s family at the crematorium. His death came just days after he returned home from the hospital following a major health scare.
Tributes for the legendary actor poured in from all corners of the world. From the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, to Bollywood stars and sports personalities, everyone expressed their grief and shared fond memories of Dharmendra on social media and beyond.
Here’s how sports fraternity reacted
The Indian sports fraternity was quick to pay homage, with cricket stars like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina offering their condolences. Dharmendra leaves behind a rich legacy of films, which will be remembered by generations to come.