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Veteran actor Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring and beloved superstars, passed away on November 24, marking the end of a remarkable journey that spanned over six decades. A true icon of his era, Dharmendra remained deeply committed to his craft until the very end, continuing to work on films and winning over new generations of audiences with the same warmth and sincerity that defined his early years. In recent times, the legendary actor impressed younger viewers with his appearances in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. His final cinematic outing, however, holds a special emotional significance. Dharmendra appears in Ikkis, a film that also stars Agastya Nanda, the grandson of his longtime friend and Sholay co-star Amitabh Bachchan.
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While Ikkis is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 1, Dharmendra’s son Sunny Deol recently shared a heartfelt behind-the-scenes video from the film, offering fans a glimpse into the actor’s final days on set.
In the video, Dharmendra is seen expressing his gratitude as he says, “I am extremely happy to be with Maddock Films. The team, the captain Sriram ji… the film is done in a very nice way. I think people in both India and Pakistan should watch it.”
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The clip also captures an emotional farewell from the sets of Ikkis, where Dharmendra cut a cake to mark his final day of shooting. Surrounded by Jaideep Ahlawat and director Sriram Raghavan, the actor shared, “I am a bit sad today for the last day of shooting.”
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He concluded the video on a deeply humble note, saying, “I love you all. Kuch kahi koi galti ho gayi ho toh uske liye kshama karna.”
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Sharing the video, Sunny Deol penned a touching message: “A smile that lit up the darkness. Generosity without limits. Love for my papa is deeply rooted in our hearts. He has blessed us with his final film, Ikkis. Let’s celebrate him in movie halls this New Year.”
The video attracted several responses, with Dharmendra’s younger son Bobby Deol dropping multiple red hearts in the comments section.
Ikkis, which marks Agastya Nanda’s second film after The Archies, was initially slated for a December 25 release but was later postponed to January 1.
