Nikitin Dheer Recalls Emotional Phone Call from Dharmendra After Father's Death
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Veteran actor Dharmendra's death at 89 has sent shockwaves through the film industry. Joining the tributes, actor Nikitin Dheer shared a heartwarming story about Dharmendra's call from the ICU after Nikitin's father, Pankaj Dheer, passed away. Nikitin recalled the close bond his family shared with Dharmendra, who was a constant source of love and support. In a heartfelt note on Instagram, Nikitin remembered Dharmendra as 'the most manly, the most handsome, the most humble, and the man with a golden heart.' He shared an emotional phone call Dharmendra made from the ICU, assuring Nikitin's family that he would soon recover and return home. 'He said he will be back home soon, not to worry,' Nikitin quoted Dharmendra. Nikitin's father, Pankaj Dheer, passed away on October 15 this year after a battle with cancer. Dharmendra died on November 24, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Seeta Aur Geeta. His last film, Ikkis, is set to release on December 25, with Dharmendra playing the role of Agastya Nanda's father. The film's director, Sriram Raghavan, and lead actor Jaideep Ahlawat have also paid tribute to the late actor. Dharmendra's cremation took place in Mumbai on Monday, attended by his family and colleagues from the film industry. As the news of his death spread, tributes have been pouring in from across the industry, with many calling it the 'end of an era.' Nikitin's heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra is a testament to the late actor's enduring legacy and the impact he had on the lives of those around him.
