Shah Rukh Khan, also famously known as Bollywood’s “King Khan,” reached Mumbai’s Pawan Hans Crematorium on Monday to give his last respects to the late legend Dharmendra, whose last rites took place after his death at 89 years of age.
SRK had entered the crematorium premises under tight security, reflecting the solemnity of the occasion and the high-profile gathering. Reports quoted that he was accompanied by his personal bodyguard, Ravi, as he made his way in-a detail that suggests just how seriously he regarded this tribute. Note: several major outlets confirm his arrival but none independently cite “Ravi” as his bodyguard, so this particular detail may derive from less-verifiable sources.
Dharmendra, the iconic actor lovingly called “He-Man,” had died earlier in the day, and his funeral had a long list of Bollywood luminaries in attendance. Among them were Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and many others who came together to pay their respects to a man whose nearly six-decade career left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
SRK’s arrival was quiet, respectful, reflecting the grief that has swept across the industry. He refrained from speaking on the public podium, but his presence in itself spoke volumes for respect towards Dharmendra both as a fellow actor and as a veteran among actors. Having visited Dharmendra at hospital during the latter’s illness – glimpses were recorded at Breach Candy earlier this month – the presence of SRK at the crematorium felt deeply personal, not just ceremonial.
Inside the crematorium, the air was thick with emotion as close friends, family members, and colleagues joined in the final goodbyes. Security remained tight right through, with many stars opting for low-key entries, underlining how deeply felt and essentially private the farewell was meant to be.
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As the film industry mourns the loss of one of its giants, Shah Rukh Khan’s presence at Pawan Hans stands as a poignant reminder of the cross-generational influence of Dharmendra and of the deep bonds that tie together Bollywood’s past and present.
