Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut attended the prayer meet for the late Bollywood icon Dharmendra, which was held in New Delhi on Thursday, December 11. At the event, Kangana paid a floral tribute to the deceased star and offered her condolences to Dharmendra’s family, including his wife Hema Malini and daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Kangana on Dharmendra’s Legacy
Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Kangana shared her thoughts on Dharmendra’s remarkable life and career, focusing on his humble roots and genuine nature.
- Inspiration from the Village: “Dharam ji came from a small village, just like me, and tasted the peak of success,” Kangana said, as quoted by media. “Seeing him always reminded me of the fragrance of the village, of the soil there. He was so grounded and a really simple person… It is an hour of grief.”
- Personal Encouragement: Kangana also shared personal memories of the late actor: “Meri bahut yaadein hai ki vo kehte the Kangana bahut acha kaam kar rahi ho..tum bahut acha fight karti ho apni baaton ko lekar..apne hak ke liye” (I have many memories of him when he told me that I was doing very good work and fighting very well for my beliefs and for my rights).
Standing in Support of Hema Malini
Kangana also acknowledged the immense pain of the family, particularly Hema Malini, who is also a politician and BJP member:
“So, it is a very sad time, and we feel even more saddened to see Hema ji. We stand with her in this pain, and she is an important part of the BJP. The entire BJP family is with her. The Prime Minister and all of us are with her…”
Remembering the Icon
Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. Spanning over six decades, his illustrious career produced numerous memorable performances in blockbuster hits such as Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Phool Aur Patthar, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Dharam Veer.
The legendary actor will be seen on screen one final time in the upcoming war drama ‘Ikkis,’ which stars Agastya Nanda.