Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has expressed condolences on the demise of Dharmendra. Remembering the veteran Bollywood actor, Tendulkar said that after hearing the news of his demise, it felt as if he had lost 10 kg of blood. Sachin also wrote that whenever Dharmendra met him, he used to say that meeting the ‘Master Blaster’ made his blood rise by one kilo.

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The veteran cricketer further wrote in his post, “There was an ease in him which made people around him feel special and valuable. I feel heavy in my heart on his demise. It feels as if I have lost 10 kg of blood. I will miss you a lot.”

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, “Looking at you I lost a kilo of blood… pic.twitter.com/A8CmgR9WkW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 24, 2025

Virat Kohli has also expressed grief over the demise of Dharmendra. He said, “Today we have lost a legend of Indian cinema, who won everyone’s heart with his talent. He was an icon for everyone, who inspired everyone who saw him. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time. I express my condolences to the entire family.”