New Delhi: Several political leaders, including the chief ministers of Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Bihar, on Monday expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra and termed his demise as an irreparable loss to the Indian film industry. He further said that his immense contribution to Indian cinema will continue to inspire generations.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote on his social media platform
Very sad news has been received about the demise of famous Indian actor Shri Democrat Ji. His demise is an irreparable loss to the Indian film industry. We will always remember your smile and your characters.
It is a prayer to God that the divine soul rests in his sacred feet and mourns… pic.twitter.com/pEgkPzorxs-Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) 24 November 2025
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed grief and wrote on Instagram, “Deeply saddened by the demise of the great actor-hero Dharmendra ji in Mumbai today. His immense contribution to Indian cinema will continue to inspire generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family, fraternity, fans and followers. Hema Malini ji, her sons and daughters will now carry forward his rich legacy. May his soul rest in peace.”
Deeply saddened by the demise of great actor-hero Dharmendra ji in Mumbai today. His incomparable contribution to Indian cinema will continue to inspire generations.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, fraternity, fans and followers. Hema Malini ji, her son and…- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 24 November 2025
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences, saying, “The demise of popular film actor Dharmendra is sad. It is an irreparable loss for the art and film industry. We pray to God to give peace to his departed soul. We pay our humble tributes.”
Sad demise of popular film actor Democrat ji. This is an irreparable loss for the art and film world. Praying to God to grant peace to the divine soul. Rejected faith in them. – Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) 24 November 2025
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also wrote on Twitter, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Dharmendra ji. A great actor, he touched the hearts of millions with his unforgettable performances. His contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and countless fans.”
Deeply saddened by the demise of Dharmendra ji. A great actor, he touched the hearts of millions of people with his unforgettable performances. His contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and… pic.twitter.com/y1Ub3Kf8Nj– N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) 24 November 2025
BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan also paid an emotional tribute on Twitter, writing, “Veteran actor Shri Dharmendra Deol, fondly known as He-Man and Dharam Paaji by the entire nation, passed away today at the age of 89. The demise of this great pillar of Indian cinema is an irreparable loss to the film industry. His illustrious journey spanning over six decades touched the hearts of millions and took Hindi cinema to new heights. His demise is very sad for me too. He treated me fondly and his memories, his affection and his personality will always inspire me.
Senior actor Shri Dharmendra Bhagwan ji, who was loved by the entire country in his own mind and heart as Dharma Paaji, passed away today at the age of 89.
This great pillar of Indian cinema is an irreparable loss to the film industry. His illustrious journey spanning more than six decades… pic.twitter.com/V2U7HUJzB0– Ravi Kishan (@ravikihann) 24 November 2025
NCP leader Supriya Sule also expressed grief, saying, “Deeply saddened by the demise of veteran actor Dharmendra. A true legend whose warmth, simplicity and remarkable contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered. Heartfelt condolences to Hema ji, Deol family, his friends and fans. May his soul rest in peace.”
Deeply saddened by the demise of veteran actor Dharmendra. A true legend whose warmth, simplicity and remarkable contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered. Heartfelt condolences to Hema ji, Deol family, her friends and fans. May his soul rest in peace.… pic.twitter.com/8NL38fo81M– Supriya Sule (@supria_sule) 24 November 2025
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray paid an elaborate tribute, saying, “Veteran actor Dharmendra ji has passed away. In Indian cinema, it is often said that for a ‘superstar’ there are storms and downfalls. But Dharmendra ji is an exception. He gave many superhit films, yet the title of superstar never overpowered him, nor did he let it. In the 1960s, a handsome young man named Dharmendra was born with a strong body, charming smile and natural He had a good nature.” Masculinity—but without any arrogance—appeared on screen, and it ruled Hindi cinema for several decades.”
Senior actor Dharmendraji passed away. The ‘superstar’ of Indian cinema said, ‘I think this is a big shock and also a big shock. Pan yala exceptional mahanje democracyji. Ekachatti ek superstar cineme dile, pan superstarchan birud ushe chiktal nahi mhana niva tyani chiktu… pic.twitter.com/aB3ff0nVHs– Raj Thackeray (@RajThackeray) 24 November 2025
He further added, “How many people are lucky enough to work with a director like Bimal Roy at the beginning of their career? Later, many great directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Chetan Anand, Ramesh Sippy, Raj Khosla and Manmohan Desai believed that Dharmendra should be their hero, which shows his immense potential. In the complex world of cinema, he remained a simple man, which is why the common man always adopted him as their hero. Humble tribute to his memory from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.”
NCP leader Ajit Pawar also issued an emotional statement saying, “The demise of veteran Hindi film actor Dharmendra marks the end of a glorious era in Indian cinema and the ‘He-Man’ of acting has passed away. I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. Dharmendra’s acting was full of naturalness, simplicity and emotional power. His roles in films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Anupamaa, Satyakam and Dillagi are still alive in the minds of the audience. Especially His role as Veeru remains alive in the minds of the audience.” Sholay is immortal. His film journey is a symbol of hard work, dedication and selfless love for cinema. He brought true joy to generations of audiences. His demise is a big loss to the Hindi film industry. He won the Filmfare Award eight times in his illustrious career and was called the ‘He-Man’ of Hindi cinema due to his handsome personality and powerful acting. I pray that his family and fans get the strength to bear this loss.
The creation of Hindi cinema, the senior actor of the democrats, has come to an end in the form of a young actor, Abhinaya’s ‘He-Man’ has gone through the ages. I want to pay an emotional tribute.
Democrat’s acting naturalness, sincerity and Manala Bhindari… pic.twitter.com/JKsawJyI4H– Ajit Pawar (@AgitPawarSpeaks) 24 November 2025
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad also mourned Humble tribute.”
BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia also condoled his demise, writing, “The news of the demise of Dharmendra ji, veteran actor of Indian cinema and Lok Sabha MP from Bikaner, is extremely sad. With his remarkable talent, simplicity and dedication, Dharmendra not only brought characters to life on screen but also left an indelible mark on millions of hearts. His demise is an irreparable loss to the Indian film industry, but his personality, warmth and lively style will remain immortal. My condolences to his family, fans and the entire film industry.” Deepest condolences.” In this time of sorrow.”