Mumbai: Salman Khan, hosting the Bigg Boss 19 grand finale, turned emotional after cherishing the memories of the legendary actor Dharmendra. The actor also praised Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol for giving their dad a dignified farewell.
Hosting the grand finale, Salman played a clip showcasing Dharmendra’s moments at the Bigg Boss stage. As the video came to an end, the actor was seen trying hard to hold back his tears. He then 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.”
Salman Khan about Dharmendra’s funeral
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Further, Salman lauded Dharmendra’s family for how they carried out the after-death proceedings. “The main thing is… he died on 24 November, that’s my father’s birthday, and tomorrow is his birthday, as well as my mum’s. If I’m feeling like this, imagine what Sunny and his family must be going through. There were two funerals conducted with utmost dignity: Sooraj Barjatya’s mother’s and Dharmji’s. They held his prayer meet with so much grace and honour. Everyone was crying, but there was a decorum — a celebration of life. Hats off to Bobby and Sunny. Every funeral and prayer meeting should be conducted this beautifully,” said the actor.
Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at his Juhu residence. Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and many dear and near ones of the actor mourned his death. Fans of the actor flooded social media with tribute posts. His loss left them in deep agony.