Dharmendra Prayer Meet: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Floral Tribute to Legendary Bollywood Actor in Delhi (Watch Video)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday evening attended the prayer meet of late actor Dharmendra at Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi. He also paid floral tribute to the late actor. Year Ender 2025: Gone but Never Forgotten – Dharmendra, Shefali Jariwala, Zubeen Garg – 12 Bollywood Celebrities Who Left Us for Heavenly Abode.
BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, BJP MP Anurag Thakur, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were also present at the prayer meet.
Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Dharmendra at His Prayer Meet in Delhi – Watch Video
They also met with Dharmendra’s wife and politician, Hema Malini, and paid their condolences. Dharmendra’s passing marked the end of an era in Hindi cinema. Over the decades, he earned admiration for his versatility across genres and became one of the industry’s most loved stars.
One of the most iconic actors of his time, Dharmendra, who left for his heavenly abode on November 24, made his mark in Hindi cinema with memorable performances in films like Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, and Anupama, among others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was among those who paid tribute to Dharmendra after it was announced he had died at home in Mumbai on November 24.
PM Modi said that his death marked 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,” he wrote on X. Superstar Rajinikanth gave “farewell” to his late “friend” with a heartfelt post, “Farewell, my friend. I will always remember your golden heart and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. My deepest condolences to his family.”
The veteran star also worked in films such as Kaise Kahoon Ke… Pyaar Hai (2003) and Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004), both of which were box office failures.After this, he took a brief hiatus and returned with three films in 2007. These were – Anurag Basu’s drama film Life in a… Metro, Anil Sharma’s sports drama Apne and Sriram Raghavan’s neo-noir thriller Johnny Gaddaar. Both Life in a… Metro and Apne proved to be critical and commercial successes.
In 2023, he surprised everyone with his stellar performance in Karan Johar’s directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. With his role, he literally proved that age is just a number.
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A much-discussed highlight from the film was his kiss with co-star Shabana Azmi, a moment that many hailed as a tender, progressive portrayal of love in later years, and one that took audiences pleasantly by surprise.
Even Dharmendra acknowledged the much-hyped scene. In a previous interview with ANI, the veteran star humorously recalled a conversation he had with co-star Ranveer Singh, saying, “Maine Ranveer ko bola, Ranveer, Rocky aur Rani ki prem kahani me, tune to bohot kisses ki hain, or meri ek hi kiss ne hila dala logo ko.”
Dharmendra’s footprint stretches beyond the silver screen. He was a Member of Parliament from Bikaner (2004-2009), a judge on the reality show India’s Got Talent (2011), and has appeared in the historical series Taj: Divided by Blood. Hema Malini To Host Prayer Meet in Delhi for Late Dharmendra With Daughters Esha and Ahana Deol; Earlier Held Gita Paath at Home in His Memory.
He was also seen in Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which reminded a new generation of his effortless charm. His last film Ikkis, is set to be released on December 25.
