The Indian film industry is united in grief as it mourns the passing of Dharmendra - an icon whose charm, strength, and humanity shaped generations of cinema lovers. As the news broke, heartfelt tributes began pouring in from actors, filmmakers, and colleagues who grew up admiring the beloved "He-Man" of Indian cinema. Aditi Rao Hydari expressed her condolences with a simple yet moving message: "May your legacy live on forever. Rest in peace Dharmender sir." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) Among the most emotional tributes came from Akshay Kumar, who shared a personal note honouring the star he grew up idolising. "Growing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be... our industry's original He-Man. Thank you for inspiring generations. You'll live on through your films and the love you spread. Om Shanti." Akshay's message reflected the deep influence Dharmendra had on him - both as a star and as an enduring symbol of screen heroism. Growing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be...our industry's original He-Man.
Thank you for inspiring generations.
You'll live on through your films and the love you spread. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Vj6OzV20Xz - Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 24, 2025 Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar remembered Dharmendra's humour and warmth, calling him "vibrant," "full of humour," and "the real He-Man of Indian cinema." He added that Dharmendra's passing marks "the end of an era." I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Dharmendra ji, the real He-Man of Indian cinema. I had the privilege of meeting him many times, he was always vibrant & full of humor. His remarkable contributions mark the end of an era in Indian cinema and will be... pic.twitter.com/myuCpnLoO3 - Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 24, 2025 Jr NTR wrote a heartfelt message: "An era he defined can never be replaced... the warmth he brought to Indian cinema will stay with us forever." Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dharmendra ji...
An era he defined can never be replaced and the warmth he brought to Indian cinema will stay with us forever.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family. - Jr NTR (@tarak9999) November 24, 2025 Actor Manoj Bajpayee shared a deeply personal note, recalling how Dharmendra was among his parents' favourites - and his own childhood heroes. "His dignity, humour, and warmth left a deep mark... Losing him feels personal." Dharam ji was my parents favourite and one of my childhood heroes. He had a warmth you felt even before he spoke. His dignity, his humour, and the way he carried himself on and off screen left a deep mark on everyone who met him or watched him. Losing him feels personal. His... pic.twitter.com/MH62im639x - manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) November 24, 2025 Yami Gautam Dhar paid her respects with a solemn message in Hindi: "दिग्गज, धर्मेंद्र जी... ओम् शांती." दिग्गज , धर्मेंद्र जी 🙏🏻ओम् शांती 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/S2ofAKQQSC - Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) November 24, 2025 One of the most emotional tributes came from Sushmita Sen, who remembered Dharmendra with profound admiration and affection. Reflecting on his warmth and the light he brought into every room, she wrote that he was "a legend, yes, but what an incredible human being," recalling how "his hugs, laughter, kindness and immense goodness" were "contagious and life affirming." She shared that the joy on her face in their photos captured the energy he radiated and the generosity with which he shared it. Calling him one of the rare souls who "leave the world more beautiful than they found it," she expressed deep gratitude for having witnessed his grace. "I love you Sir @aapkadharam. Rest in peace," she added, describing him as "a father's love and a king's compassion," before offering her heartfelt condolences to the entire family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) Madhuri Dixit Nene remembered the legendary actor with a heartfelt message, calling him "an icon who defined grace, strength, and humility." She wrote that Dharmendra's loss leaves "a void that can never be filled," noting that his legacy lives far beyond the screen-in the admiration of millions who loved him. Thanking him for inspiring and touching hearts across decades, she said he will be "forever remembered, forever cherished." Suniel Shetty captured the essence of the late legend beautifully:"Strength wrapped in grace. Stardom wrapped in warmth. Heroism wrapped in a pure heart... Rest in power Dharam Paaji." Strength wrapped in grace. Stardom wrapped in warmth. Heroism wrapped in a pure heart.
Thats the legacy of Dharam PaajiTo the world he was the He-Man. To those who knew him, he was pure warmth.
Rest In Power Dharam Paaji ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/sYGPHK0uCL - Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) November 24, 2025 A sense of profound loss was echoed by Sanjay Dutt, who wrote: "Some people don't just work in your life... they