Amitabh Bachchan Emotional Note Dharmendra Death – On Bollywood’s “He-Man” Dharmendra is no more, and the news of his passing has shattered everyone’s heart. On November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, the legendary actor breathed his last, marking the end of a golden era of cinema. Dharmendra’s passing has not only shocked his family and millions of fans, but his dearest friend and co-star, Amitabh Bachchan, is also devastated.
At midnight, “Jai” remembered “Veeru”
The immortal pair of “Sholay,” the friendship of “Jai” and “Veeru,” wasn’t limited to the silver screen; in real life, too, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were very close to each other. Upon hearing the news of his dear friend’s passing, Amitabh Bachchan couldn’t sleep the entire night.
At around 2:30 a.m., Big B wrote a heartfelt post on social media (Facebook/X) remembering his “Dharam Paji.” He expressed the huge void Dharmendra’s passing has left in his life. “Another brave and great man has left the world. Dharam Paji was not just a big star, but he also had a big heart. His simplicity, his smile, and his warmth set him apart.” – Amitabh Bachchan, Amitabh further wrote that Dharam Paji always carried with him the “scent of Punjab’s soil” and never strayed from his roots.
When the ‘Jai-Veeru’ bond broke
Amitabh Bachchan emphasized in his post that no matter how much the film industry has changed, Dharmendra remained unchanged. His charm, his warmth, and his genuine heart have always remained the same. “The silence that has spread since Dharam Paji’s passing is very difficult to grasp, and perhaps it will never end.” – Amitabh Bachchan
Besides ‘Sholay,’ the pair worked together in many other films, and their bond has always been special. Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, marking the end of one of the most iconic friendships in Bollywood history, the “Jai-Veeru” duo. This marks not just the loss of a star, but the end of a glorious chapter in Indian cinema.