A | The Indian film fraternity is mourning the loss of Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved and enduring icons, whose passing at the age of 89 has sparked an outpouring of emotion across industries and generations. Known for his irresistible screen presence, gentle humour and unmistakable warmth, Dharmendra was a star whose influence travelled far beyond the borders of Bollywood. His colleagues and admirers from Tamil and Malayalam cinema, including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Mammootty and Mohanlal, joined the rest of the country in remembering a man whose artistry and humanity shaped Indian film culture for more than six decades.Kamal Haasan’s heartfelt farewell to a dear friendVeteran actor Kamal Haasan took to social media to remember his friend and colleague Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, only weeks before his 90th birthday.Posting on his X handle, Kamal wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and legendary actor Dharmendra ji. Dharam ji’s charm, humility and strength of spirit were as real off screen as on it. Indian cinema has lost one of its kindest icons. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.” Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and legendary actor Dharmendra ji. Dharam Ji’s charm, humility and strength of spirit were as real off-screen as on it. Indian cinema has lost one of its kindest icons. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers. pic.twitter.com/I9CgBmlCzl — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 24, 2025 Kamal and Dharmendra shared screen space in the 1984 Hindi film Raaj Tilak, directed by Rajkumar Kohli. The epic ensemble also featured Sunil Dutt and Hema Malini, and remains a reminder of a time when talents from different film industries came together for grand, larger than life entertainers. Their bond, however, extended far beyond a single film, built on mutual respect and affection.Rajinikanth, Mammootty and Mohanlal remember a gentle giantTributes also poured in from other South Indian icons whose paths crossed with the Hindi superstar over the decades.Superstar Rajinikanth, who acted with Dharmendra in films like Insaaf Kaun Kharega in 1984 and Farishtay in 1991, shared an emotional message on X. He wrote, “Farewell, my friend. I will always remember your golden heart and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. My deepest condolences to his family.”Dharmendra had spoken with equal warmth about Rajinikanth. While promoting his film Yamla Pagla Deewana in Chennai, he recalled first meeting Rajinikanth and his wife Latha in Ooty. He described Rajinikanth as a younger brother and said that his love for the superstar and his family had only grown since that first meeting. In 2021, Dharmendra even shared a scene from Insaaf Kaun Kharega on X and captioned it, “Rajini a darling friend a great actor,” a line that now reads like a fond farewell in retrospect. Farewell, my friend. I will always remember your golden heart and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. My deepest condolences to his family. — Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) November 24, 2025 Malayalam megastar Mammootty also paid tribute to Dharmendra and underlined how deep the veteran’s impact ran across generations. His message read, “A true icon has left us. Dharam ji’s legacy will continue to inspire every generation. Heartfelt condolences and prayers.”Mohanlal, another towering figure in Malayalam cinema, called Dharmendra’s passing the end of a cinematic chapter. He wrote, “The passing of Dharmendra ji marks the end of a cinematic era. A legend whose warmth and artistry will live on forever. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti.”These messages from Tamil and Malayalam superstars speak to Dharmendra’s rare ability to transcend regional boundaries. For artists who primarily built their careers in South Indian languages to feel such a personal sense of loss for a Hindi cinema icon shows how genuinely he connected with his peers. He was a colleague, an elder and a friend who made everyone around him feel seen and valued.A family man and an enduring legacyDharmendra is survived by his first wife Prakash Kaur and his second wife, actor and politician Hema Malini. His sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, daughters Esha and Ahaana Deol, along with Ajeita and Vijeita from his first marriage, carry forward both his personal and professional legacy.For audiences, he remains the original He Man of Hindi cinema, the romantic hero with soulful eyes and the action star with an easy grin. For his colleagues in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, he leaves behind memories of a kind, grounded man who treated superstars and newcomers alike with warmth and generosity.As Indian cinema collectively mourns his passing, the tributes from Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Mammootty and Mohanlal remind us that true stardom is not confined to a single language or industry. It lives in the lives an artist touches, both on screen and off it.Also Read: Moushumi Chatterjee: Dharmendra had a childlike soul, his smile was divine - Exclusive。 Eleven students have been arrested following a massive high school brawl that took place in the middle of the school day.The incident occurred at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Florida – some 90 miles north of Orlando – when two school resource officers responded to a disturbance in a hallway of the high school at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon, according to a statement released from Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.All of the schools in Flagler County have at least two school resource deputies assigned to each campus and the two officers “immediately assisted teachers and administrators in attempting to break up the fight and disperse the crowd of on-lookers,” police said.“During the fight, a female student pushed (a deputy) so they could attack another student,” authorities said in their statement describing the chaotic situation. “At the same time, (another deputy) was working to control the situation and observed a male student run into the altercation. Deputy Landi then observed the student charging at a school staff member while swinging his arms, ultimately punching the staff member in the shoulder … At the same time, another school administrator was attempting to escort a student away from the fight, when another male student ran up to the administrator and grabbed them. The student then battered the administrator before being taken to the Dean’s Office.”In total, 11 students were arrested, three of which with felony charges of Resisting a Law Enforcement Officer with Violence and Battery on a School Official. The other eight students had affidavits filed with the State Attorney’s Office recommending charges to be filed against them for misdemeanor offenses, police said.“The lack of respect demonstrated by these students is simply shameful,” said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. “But actions have consequences. Parents, be the Sheriff in your home and teach your kids the importance of respecting teachers, staff, and deputies. Teach them how to handle disagreements and that fighting only leads to more violence. We have a zero-tolerance policy for violence at schools, and you will be arrested. I also commend our School Resource Deputies and the Matanzas High School staff for quickly getting a very volatile situation under control before anyone was seriously hurt.”Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore added, “I agree with what our Sheriff has said in the past; this type of behavior is not to be tolerated by anyone. That said, these actions are not indicative of the thousands of students who come to our campuses each and every day to learn. There are so many students, teachers, administrators, and staff who work every day to promote and celebrate a positive school culture at their schools. This is an opportunity for our parents and guardians to reinforce the good choices their children decide to make and remind them why it is important to be successful in life.”Parents have since been notified of the incident by Matanzas High School staff and an investigation into the cause of the altercation is underway.。
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