As the film industry mourns the loss of veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89 in Mumbai, social media has been flooded with tributes celebrating his legacy, kindness, and larger-than-life presence. Alongside heartfelt notes from colleagues and admirers, many fans have been revisiting lesser-known moments from the actor’s career—incidents that reveal the gentleness behind his on-screen strength.
One such story resurfacing today comes from actor Kiran Kumar, who had previously shared a touching memory during an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show. The anecdote captures Dharmendra’s instinctive warmth and deep sense of affection for industry colleagues, something several generations of actors remember him for.
Kiran Kumar recounted shooting for a film in Madras, where his scene involved a dramatic confrontation with Dharmendra. The setup required him to walk into the frame, only to be beaten up by the superstar, who would then ride away on a horse. When Kiran arrived on set, Dharmendra greeted him with his signature affection—“How are you, son?”—and embraced him warmly.
Moments later, when the producer briefed Dharmendra that he would be thrashing Kiran’s character in the scene, the actor refused outright. As Kiran recalled, Dharmendra’s response was immediate and emotional: “I won’t do this scene. He is like my son; he is Jeevan bhai’s son. How can you expect me to hit him?”
Actor Kiran Kumar shared a beautiful memory: Dharam ji once refused to do a scene where he had to hit him.
Kiran Kumar said, ‘I’m the son of Jeevan ji, and Dharam ji has always treated me like his own son.#Dharmendra pic.twitter.com/YUE4hvq3ci— Kashinath 2.0 (@TheDeolsFC) November 24, 2025
It was a simple moment, but one that captured the essence of Dharmendra’s persona—an actor celebrated for his action-hero bravado on screen, yet remembered just as deeply for his softness, humility, and familial warmth off-camera.
As tributes pour in from across the country, stories like Kiran Kumar’s stand out because they highlight the qualities that made Dharmendra beloved far beyond his filmography. For countless colleagues, he wasn’t just a star—he was a reassuring presence, someone who carried loyalty and affection into every interaction.
Also Read: Zeenat Aman says goodbye to Dharmendra in heartfelt post: “I am so sad, the world lost a jewel”
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