'Our family began because...': Ibrahim Ali Khan's tribute to Dharmendra
What's the story
Saif Ali Khan's son, actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, has paid tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89. In a heartfelt social media post, he revealed how Dharmendra played an important part in launching his mother Amrita Singh's acting career. He highlighted how the late superstar's kindness helped shape his family's journey in Bollywood.
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'Dharam ji discovered my mother in Delhi...'
Khan, who worked with Dharmendra in the 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, wrote, "Some people aren't just stars on screen; they change the course of lives." He added, "Dharam Ji discovered my mother in Delhi when she was only 16 and trusted her with her first film Betaab." "If it wasn't for him, she may never have left Delhi... and we might not even exist."
Tribute
'You were devilishly handsome, effortlessly charming and truly timeless'
Khan continued, "It's overwhelming to think that our entire journey, our family, our place in this industry, all of it began because of him." "A man whose kindness shaped destinies." He further wrote, "Dharam Ji, you were devilishly handsome, effortlessly charming and truly timeless." "Thank you for the wisdom you shared with me; I will hold onto your words for the rest of my life."
Final farewell
'Rest in peace, sir. You will live on forever'
Khan also expressed his condolences to the Deol family during this difficult time. He wrote, "My heart goes out to the entire Deol family. May they find strength through this difficult time." He concluded his post with a final farewell, writing, "Rest in peace, sir. You will live on forever," along with a dove and red heart emoji.
Legacy
Dharmendra's legacy and family
Dharmendra, fondly remembered as the "He-Man" of Indian cinema, is survived by his first wife Prakash Kaur, his second wife, Hema Malini, and six children. His children include sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol and daughters Vijeta and Ajeita from his marriage to Kaur, as well as daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol from his marriage to Malini.