Updated On: 08 December, 2025 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan broke down during the Bigg Boss 19 finale while remembering Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24. He hailed the He-Man’s legacy, praised Sunny and Bobby Deol, and called the farewell a dignified celebration of life

Salman Khan and Dharmendra
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On November 24, Bollywood lost its He-Man, Dharmendra, one of its most successful and popular actors. The veteran superstar had made multiple appearances on Salman Khan`s reality show Bigg Boss. Today, during the Bigg Boss 19 finale, Salman became emotional as he remembered Dharmendra and praised Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol for arranging the funeral and prayer meeting with great dignity.
While remembering Dharmendra, Salman Khan cries inconsolably, leaving everyone emotional. He said, “We lost the He-Man. We lost the most amazing man. I don`t think there is anyone better than Dharmji. The way he lived life was king-size. He gave us Sunny, Bobby and Esha. Since the day he joined the industry, he only wanted to work. He did so many roles. My career graph… I have only followed Dharmji. He came with an innocent face and a He-Man’s body. That charm stayed with him till the end. Love you, Dharmji. Will always miss you.”