Priyanka Chopra took to social media to share her gratitude, and showcase her memories with the late actor Dharmendra.
Taking to her X handle she wrote, "In the year 2001, my first signing amount in the movies came from Vijayta Films. One of the first Hindi movies I ever shot was under his banner, with his eldest son. Him and his family, made me feel welcome in the industry, at a time when no one knew me."
She went on to say, "Very few people are capable of that kind of warmth and grace, towards a complete newcomer, from Bareilly, who didn’t know anyone in Mumbai. I have known the Deol family since the beginning of my career. I’ve worked in multiple movies with Sunny and Bobby. This feels personal, and I know I share that feeling with many others in the world."
Priyanka also wrote about the impact of Dharmendra and his work. "Some people leave behind films, some leave behind feelings. He has left us with both. His presence was magnetic. He filled up a frame with his smile and charisma like only he could. This is a big loss for cinema, but his legacy is permanent."
She concluded the note by saying, "As I type this note on a film set, in between shots, I think about how so many of us will always be inspired by him. Hailing from a small town with no Godfather and big dreams.. he made a permanent mark in a tough industry.. and he carried his family along. A true blue Hindi film Hero."
Dharmendra is survived by Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, his first and second wives, Sunny and Bobby Deol, his sons, Esha and Ahaana Deol, and Ajeita and Vijeita, his daughters.
