Updated On: 30 November, 2025 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at age 89, leaving the nation and film industry in grief. On Bigg Boss 19, an emotional Salman Khan paid tribute, calling Dharmendra a father figure and recalling his immense influence

Dharmendra with Salman Khan
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, putting the whole entertainment business and the nation in sadness. Following his death, various celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, shared poignant tributes on social media. Salman Khan, whom Dharmendra always affectionately referred to as his son, was also seen mourning his passing on Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar.
During the weekend ka vaar episode, Salman Khan paid an emotional tribute to Dharmendra. Salman was almost teary-eyed as he shared, “Yeh hafta waise hi jo guzra hai, manatein maang kar, prarthnayein karke, aansuon ke saath guzra hai. Desh ko ek bahut hi bada jhatka laga hai, fans ko ek bahut hi bada jhatka laga hai. Industry ko ek bahut hi bada sadma pahuncha hai (This past week has passed with prayers, supplications and tears. The entire nation has suffered a massive shock, the fans have been deeply shaken, and the industry has received a huge blow).”