Shah Rukh Khan Pays Heartfelt Tribute to 'Father Figure' Dharmendra: 'An Immortal Legend Lost'

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Bollywood legend Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 at his residence in Juhu, leaving behind a legacy that will be deeply missed. The veteran actor had been recovering at home after a major health scare earlier this month, but his condition took a turn for the worse, and he breathed his last on Monday morning. The news of Dharmendra's passing sent shockwaves throughout the film industry, with several big names including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan paying their last respects at the crematorium. Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to pen an emotional tribute to the legendary actor, calling him a 'father figure' and expressing his grief over the loss. In his heartfelt post, Shah Rukh Khan shared an unseen picture of Dharmendra and wrote, 'You were nothing short of a father figure to me... thank you for showering me with blessings and love the way you did. An inconsolable and irreplaceable loss not just to his family, but to cinema and film lovers the world over. You are immortal... and your soul will live through your films and your beautiful family forever.' Dharmendra and Shah Rukh Khan had collaborated on the hit film 'Om Shanti Om', where the veteran actor made a memorable cameo appearance in the 'Deewangi Deewangi' song. Several other Bollywood celebrities, including Karan Johar, Kiara Advani, and Alia Bhatt, took to social media to express their shock and grief over Dharmendra's death. Dharmendra was last seen in the film 'Ikkis', directed by Sriram Raghavan, where he played the father of Agastya Nanda's character. The film, backed by Maddock Films, tells the story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film is scheduled for release on 25 December and will be a fitting tribute to Dharmendra's legacy.