Priyanka Chopra remembers Dharmendra by sharing old clip of him on being called good-looking

The Indian entertainment world and countless fans are in mourning following the passing of Dharmendra on November 24. Tributes have flooded in from across the nation, honoring the iconic actor. Priyanka Chopra, who began her Bollywood journey with his son Sunny Deol, is among those paying their respects. She shared a poignant interview clip featuring Dharmendra discussing the immense love he received from his fans and his own humility in response to being called "good looking."

Priyanka shares a throwback video of Dharmendra

Priyanka shared a clip from Dharmendra's 2018 interview with BBC Hindi on her Instagram Story, where he was heard saying something about his career, Jitna aap mujhe kehte hain naa main khoobsurat hoon, main embarrassed feel karne lagta hoon. Mujhe lagta hai ki aisa kya hai, phir main sochta hoon log kehte hain toh hoga. Main toh apni khoobiyon main bhi khamiyan dhundhta rehta hoon. Kahin main apne chahne waalon ke uss mukaam ko kho naa doon jo unhone mujhe de rakha hai (When you all tell me that I am good-looking, I start to feel embarrassed. I wonder what it is that you see, but then I think — if people say it, maybe it must be true. I’m someone who keeps searching for flaws even in my best traits. I’m afraid of losing the place in the hearts of my fans that they have given me).

He added, Bahut kuch kehte hain, He-Man kehte hain, Garam Dharam kehte hain aur kabhi kabhi Greek God keh dete hain. Pyaar karne waale pyaar hi chahte hain. Mujhe aisa lagta hai, aap logon ne mujhe apne dilon mein basa liya hai (People call me many things — He-Man, Garam Dharam, sometimes even a Greek God. Those who love you only want to love you. I feel as though you all have made a home for me in your heart).

Priyanka’s tribute to Dharmendra

Priyanka Chopra paid tribute to Dharmendra, reflecting on his impact on her career and the Indian film industry. She shared a throwback photo of herself receiving an award from him, reminiscing about her debut film, "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy," with Sunny Deol. Chopra highlighted how Dharmendra and his family embraced her in Bollywood when she was new, emphasizing their warmth and kindness. She expressed that his passing was a personal loss and a significant loss for Indian cinema.

About Dharmendra

Dharmendra's health had been a concern, leading to his admission to Breach Candy Hospital earlier in November. False reports of his death circulated on November 10th, which were refuted by his family, including his wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol, who confirmed his recovery. After being discharged, he continued his recovery at home. Sadly, the beloved actor passed away on the morning of November 24th at his residence in Juhu, at the age of 89.

Dharmendra is survived by his wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and his six children, including Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Esha Deol. He was cremated on the same day at Pawan Hans Crematorium, attended by family, friends, and many film industry figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aamir Khan, who came to pay their respects.