On the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deol, former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan paid tribute by posting on social media. Dharmendra’s condition had remained critical for some time. A few days ago, he had to be admitted to the hospital, however, his condition had improved and he had come home.

Dhawan’s emotional post on Dharmendra’s demise

Paying tribute to Dharmendra, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan wrote on

You stood tall, not just in stature, but in spirit.
Dharmendra ji, thank you for showing us strength can be kind.
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/aruEYqtcHk

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 24, 2025

Many big stars of Bollywood came to pay tribute to late Dharmendra, Salman Khan was also seen there. According to the news, Dharmendra’s last rites were performed at Pawan Hans cremation ground in Vile Parle.

Died 15 days before his 90th birthday

Actor Dharmendra Deol would have celebrated his 90th birthday on 8 December. There was news that Hema Malini, her sons and daughters were preparing to celebrate the late actor’s birthday with great pomp. But 15 days before his birthday he said goodbye to this world.

A few days ago Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital, it was reported that he was on ventilator for 2 days. He had trouble breathing, after which he was admitted to the hospital.

Let us tell you that Dharmendra’s real name was Krishna Deol, whom people know only as Dharmendra. Dharmendra’s ancestral village is Dango near Pakhowal tehsil Raikot of Ludhiana. Dharmendra’s first marriage was with Prakash Kaur in 1954 at the age of 19. After coming into films, his second marriage was with Hema Malini.