New Delhi: Veteran actor and MP Shatrughan Sinha penned a lengthy note on his social media as he remembered late Bollywood legend Dharmendra, calling him a ‘remarkable person’.
Dharmendra, the star who wrote himself into showbiz legend in a 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from ‘Satyakam’ to ‘Sholay’, passed away at the age of 89 on Monday.
Shatrughan, who co-starred with Dharmendra in several projects such as ‘Blackmail’ (1973), ‘Dost’ (1974), ‘Zalzala’ (1988) and others, shared a series of pictures on his ‘X’ handle on Saturday, which featured him alongside the late actor and his sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
The actor said he visited Dharmendra’s house recently to pay tribute to him, where he met his family members.
“On my return from Delhi, went with a very heavy, sorrowful heart to our dearest family friend, our elder brother’s @aapkadharam home. It was a heart-touching meeting with his wonderful sons @iamsunnydeol Bobby Deol @thedeol, his attractive, charming wife Tanya and their handsome sons Dharam & especially Aryaman,” he wrote in the caption.
He added, “It was great meeting them all & remembered Dharam ji for the remarkable person he was & will live forever for the many lives he touched. Prayed for their peace & strength in these sorrowful times.”