Dharmendra death: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrive at veteran actor's cremation in Mumbai

Deepika and Ranveer at last rites of Dharmendra

The news of Dharmendra's death left coworkers, fans, and admirers struggling with the loss of a man who had been a cherished fixture on the silver screen for more than 60 years, and a profound sense of sorrow descended upon the Indian film industry on Monday.

Members of the film industry gathered to pay tribute to a life that had touched many hearts, and the legendary actor's final farewell at the age of 89 was met with an outpouring of love and respect.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, both visibly moved also came to pay their respects at the crematorium.

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Paparazzi posted a video showing their car pulling up to the crematorium and both of them entering dressed in white.

Ranveer had shared the frame with the veteran star in Karan Johar’s 2023 hit Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, a vibrant celebration of old-school Bollywood in which Dharmendra delivered one of his most memorable late-career performances.

The film later won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The actor’s last big-screen appearance will now be in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, due for release on Christmas 2025.

The day began with a heartbreaking procession from Dharmendra’s Juhu home, where his mortal remains were placed in an ambulance shortly after noon.

Family members followed in a quiet convoy, their grief palpable as they made their way to the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle. Hema Malini, Esha Deol, and Sunny Deol were all seen fighting back tears as they prepared to perform the final rites.

Throughout the afternoon, several towering figures of Indian cinema arrived—Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt—each carrying their own memories of the star who had shaped so many lives with his generosity, warmth, and gentle humour.

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Director Karan Johar, who had the privilege of working with Dharmendra on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. Posting a cherished photograph of the actor, he 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 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."