Updated On: 25 November, 2025 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Tina Ahuja remembered him as a guiding, affectionate mentor, cherishing their work together

Dharmendra and Tina Ahuja
Dharmendra, a veteran actor, died of age-related diseases on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Mumbai. Amid rising concerns about his health and well-being. For the unversed, the actor was brought to the hospital earlier this month after complaining of dyspnea. Dharmendra has been in a critical state since then. Following his release from the hospital, he continued to undergo medical treatment at home. He passed away earlier on Monday and was laid to rest at the Pawan Hans cremation in front of close friends and family.
In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Tina Ahuja got candid about her fond memories with Dharmendra, she said, "I feel extremely grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to work with him. I will always cherish all the love, blessings and kindness that he has given me throughout the years. My experience working with Dharmendra sir was a dream come true for me. He has been my parents' favourite actor and mine too. It was a dream come true to start my career with him. I debuted in films with him, and the experience was unforgettable. I will always cherish the love he gave me all my life."