A | Legendary actor Dharmendra, also known as Bollywood's He-Man, passed away today, leaving a void in the industry. Ever since the news broke, not just his fans, but the industry folks have been sharing tributes on social media and recalling their association with him. A couple of years back, Filmfare had spoken exclusively to Rajveer Deol, Dharmendra's grandson and Sunny Deol's son about his grandfather. He spoke to us about the things he learnt from the veteran actor and his bond with him. Talking about his bonding with Dharmendra, Rajveer said, "He used to pamper me, giving me literally anything I asked him. I was close to him growing up. And so was my brother. I’ve learnt from him that the main thing is the craft of acting; that stardom is something I should not really pay attention to. And if it comes, it comes. It’s not something you chase." Sunny Deol’s younger son Rajveer Deol made his debut in Dono, directed by Sooraj Barjatya’s son Avnish and co-starring Poonam Dhillon’s daughter Paloma. Talking about how Dharmendra was always a fan favourite, he continued, "And I love that. It feels good just to see him connect with fans. He puts himself out there completely and he responds to people he interacts with." Asked whether he grew up watching his grandfather’s films, Rajveer answered, "I’ve watched a lot of movies starring my father, grandfather, and even my uncle, Bobby Deol. But those weren’t the only movies I’ve watched. I’ve seen a lot of world cinema and regional cinema as well." Dharmendra made his debut in 1960 and quickly became a superstar. He was known for his versatility, mastering roles from the romantic hero to the tough action star. His career boasts over 300 films, many of which are considered classics today. Some of his most memorable performances include the iconic role of Veeru in the cult classic Sholay, as well as memorable performances in Phool Aur Patthar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Chupke Chupke, Dharam Veer, and Pratigya. His natural charm and powerful screen presence earned him millions of fans worldwide.Also Read: Exclusive: Rajveer Deol on taking his father Sunny Deol and grandfather Dharmendra’s legacy forward。 Aamir Khan recently remembered late actor Dharmendra and called him underrated, despite his mastery over different genres. Speaking at the International Film Festival of India, the actor said, "Well, I've grown up watching him. He was known as the action hero and the He-man. And of course, he was extremely good in portraying these strong characters in action films. But I don't know whether people have really noticed, I think he's underrated." Khan continued, "His performances in romance or different genres are so great. He's done so well in comedy. My God, he's done amazing comedy, romance, and dramas. According to me, Dharamji was right up there... And what a handsome person." The actor also expressed his regret over not being able to attend Dharmendra's prayer meet which took place on November 27. For the uninitiated, Aamir Khan never shared the screen with Dharmendra, but he appeared as a child actor in the film Yaadon Ki Baarat, which starred Dharmendra, Vijay Arora, Tariq Khan and Zeenat Aman among others. Khan also produced Sunny Deol's yet-unreleased film Lahore 1947. The actor revealed that they had the chance to show Dharmendra the film. "In fact, 'Lahore', the film we've made with Sunny. I had the good fortune of showing him the film, so he's seen the film. It's not released yet, of course, but I was so glad, because this was one of his favourite scripts. So, I'm so glad he got to see the film." The Lagaan actor further called Dharmendra a great actor and a gentle giant and continued, "Dharamji was not only a fine actor, but he was a great human being. He was so gentle. He was like a gentle giant, and he was very loving no matter who he would meet... He was a great actor, and it's a great loss for all of us. He's really an institution. He had such a command over his language. Unki zubaan itni saaf thi... It was so soft that it was amazing to hear him, even in live events when he would speak... I remember, I was there at the book launch for Yusuf Saab , and there he spoke. He spoke with such dignity. Really, it's a big loss for all of us. I'm fortunate I got to spend some time with him." The legendary actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89. Also Read: PHOTOS: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt and More Attend Dharmendra’s Last Rites。
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