Actor Akshay Kumar reached the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on Monday, where a sea of Bollywood’s who’s who had assembled to pay their final obeisance to the departed legend Dharmendra.
According to footage and eyewitness accounts, Akshay arrived with tight security, got out of his car, and directly entered the crematorium premises without interacting with the media. His subdued disposition reflected the solemnity of the occasion as fellow actors, friends, and Dharmendra’s relatives came forward to pay their respects.
The bond between Akshay and Dharmendra ran deep. The two had shared screen space in the 1995 action drama Maidan-e-Jung, a memory that clearly held personal resonance for Akshay. His arrival was dignified and understated, yet weighed with a sense of real respect and regard.
Dharmendra, popularly hailed as Bollywood’s “He-Man,” breathed his last at 89 years, leaving behind a tall legacy of iconic performances. A galaxy of stars from the film industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Anil Kapoor, among others, attended his cremation at Pawan Hans-a reflection of how deeply his influence stretched across generations.
The quiet presence of Akshay at the crematorium spoke volumes about Dharmendra’s mentorship and stature. This understated gesture in an era when Bollywood often celebrates glitz and grandeur underlined the respect that veterans continue to command.
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Standing amidst mourners in grief and solidarity, Akshay Kumar paid tribute to not only a co-star but also a legend whose movies, personality, and warmth left an indelible mark in Indian cinema.
