NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his profound grief over the passing away of Bollywood superstar Dharmendra.
“The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people, ” PM Modi said on X.
“Dharmendra Ji was equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans. Om Shanti, ” the tweet further said.
Minutes after the passing away of the veteran superstar, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, and superstars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan reached the Pawan Hans crematorium to pay his last respects to actor Dharmendra.