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The news of Dharmendra ji’s passing has left countless admirers heartbroken, and for many, the loss feels deeply personal. He was not just a cinematic icon but a man whose presence carried poetry, gentleness, and an old-world charm that is rare to find today. Gizele Thakral opens up.
“I feel extremely saddened by his passing. I was fortunate enough to have spent a little time with him — moments filled with his soulful shayaris, heartfelt conversations, and the effortless warmth he radiated. Those memories remain etched forever.”
Gizele Thakral added, “For my badimaa, his impact was even more profound. She was a lifelong fan and always kept his photograph safely in her cupboard. When she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we would play Dharmendra ji’s songs for her. And no matter how much her memory faded, she would always recognise him. That was the power of Dharam ji — his face, his voice, his artistry touched a part of people that time could not erase.”
