Dharmendra passes away: Political leaders and cricketers mourn legendary actor

Droupadi Murmu PresidentldquoDharmendra was a towering figure of Indian cinema His demise is a great loss to Indian cinema and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire young generations of artistsrdquoNarendra Modi Prime MinisterldquoThe 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 performed diverse roles struck a chord with countless people 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 ShantirdquoCP Radhakrishnan Vice PresidentldquoIt is an irreparable loss to Indian cinema A cherished icon for millions he enriched the canvas of Indian cinema through his remarkable performances and steadfast dedication to his art As one of the most admired figures in our film industry he leaves behind a timeless legacy that will continue to inspire generations of artistesrdquoAmit Shah Home MinisterldquoThe passing of Dharmendra ji who touched the hearts of every citizen for six decades with his finest acting is an irreplaceable loss for the Indian film world Coming from an ordinary family he carved an indelible identity for himself Through his acting he will forever remain among usrdquoMallikarjun Kharge Congress PresidentldquoThe Indian film world has lost a precious star today The renowned actor Dharmendra is no longer with us Honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2012 Dharmendra reigned over the hearts of cinema lovers for decades and left a deep impression with his unparalleled acting and simple liferdquoRahul Gandhi Congress leaderldquoHis unparalleled contribution to cinema over nearly seven decades will always be remembered with respect and love I offer my heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra jirdquoMamata Banerjee West Bengal Chief MinisterldquoDharmendrarsquos contribution to Indian cinema will continue to inspire generations Hema Malini ji his sons and daughters will carry his rich legacy nowrdquoSharad Pawar NCP SP ChiefldquoDharmendra entered Indian cinema in the 1960s and emerged as a beloved star who portrayed characters representing the common man He carved out a distinct identity in the industry by winning the hearts of audiences across the country His portrayal of Veeru in Sholay continues to be remembered as a symbol of strong friendship and a fearless hero We pay heartfelt tributes to Dharam Paaji and extend our condolences to the Deol familyrdquoYuvraj Singh Former India cricketerldquoEvery home had a favourite Dharmendra film He was a part of our growing up and of Indian cinemarsquos finest years He brought strength charm and honesty to every role and carried Punjabrsquos warmth wherever he went Behind the fame was a humble grounded and deeply human soul His legacy will live on in the hearts of millions Condolences to Sunny Deol Bobby Deol and the familyrdquoSachin Tendulkar Former India cricketerldquoI like many others took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji the actor who entertained us with his versatility That onscreen bond became stronger offscreen when I met himrdquo ldquoHis energy was incredibly infectious and he would always tell me lsquoTumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh jaata hai merarsquordquo ldquoHe had an effortless warmth making everyone around him feel valued and special It was impossible not to be a fan of the person he was Today my heart feels heavy with his passing Aisa lagta hai jaise mera 10 kilo khoon kam ho gaya hai Will miss yourdquoVirat Kohli Former India captainldquoToday we have lost a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts with his charm and his talent A true icon who inspired everyone who watched him May the family find strength in this tough time My sincere condolences to the whole familyrdquo