In this 2021 picture that Dharmendra had posted on Instagram, the veteran actor said he had a chance meeting with Sachin Tendulkar on a flight.(Instagram: aapkadharam) Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Dharmendra after the 89-year-old actor passed away due to age-related concerns on Monday in Mumbai. The legendary actor who gave the world films like Sholay and Chupke Chupke was 89 at the time of passing.
“I, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. That on-screen bond became stronger off-screen when I met him. His energy was incredibly infectious, and he would always tell me, “Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh jaata hai mera.” He 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 you,” Tendulkar posted on X on Monday.
I, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. That on-screen bond became stronger off-screen when I met him.
His energy was incredibly infectious, and he would always tell me, “Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh… pic.twitter.com/A8CmgR9WkW
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 24, 2025
In 2021, Dharmendra had shared a chance meeting with Tendulkar on a flight on his Instagram handle.
“Desh ke gauravshaali Sachin se aaj achanak hawai jahaz mein mulaqat ho gai ….Sachin jab jab mila mujhe hamesha mera pyaara beta ban ke mila….. Jeete raho, Love you Sachin. (Met the nation’s pride Sachin in the airplane today… Whenever Sachin has met me, he has met like a sweet son. Bless you Sachin. Love you),” he had shared in the caption.
Dharmendra appeared in over 300 films across a career spanning more than six decades. He was known for his performances in movies such as Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Dharam Veer, and, Anupama, among many others.
His powerful screen presence earned him monikers like “He-Man of Bollywood,” “Garam Dharam,” and “Action King.” Beyond acting, Dharmendra was also a film producer and briefly served as a Member of Parliament. In 2012, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.
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