Actress Ameesha Patel, who is currently in New York, has shared a deeply emotional tribute to Bollywood veteran actor, Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday, November 24. He was 89.
Ameesha pens moving note for Dharmendra
Taking to her handle, the actress expressed her shock and devastation over the legendary actor’s sudden passing. Sharing a throwback photo of herself hugging Deol Sr, she wrote, “Woke up a few seconds ago in New York to this most heartbreaking news! RIP not just the He Man n most goodlooking man of Bollywood but the nicest, warmest n most amazing human in this industry! Will miss ur warm hugs n sweetest smiles n always encouraging words.“See More: Dharmendra passes away at 89 at his residence in Mumbai, Karan Johar posts: ‘An end of an era’
Ameesha visits Dharmendra at hospital
Ameesha most recently starred opposite Sunny Deol in the box office blockbuster film ‘Gadar 2’. The actress was among the few Bollywood celebrities who personally visited Breach Candy Hospital earlier this week to check on Dharmendra’s health and extend her support to the family.On leaving the hospital, fans noted that the actress looked a little upset and teary-eyed as she zoomed off in her car.
Ameesha slams the paparazzi
She also voiced her disappointment at the paparazzi’s conduct in recent days surrounding the actor’s declining health. In a previous Instagram post, she wrote, “I strongly believe the media needs to leave the Deol family alone at this time n respect their privacy,” she had stated.Her post came at a time when several other Bollywood celebs voiced similar sentiments and criticised the “paparazzi and media circus” at a time when the doctors were doing their best to treat the actor for his health condition.See More: Dharmendra last rites: Esha Deol breaks into tears, Hema Malini folds hands; Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and other celebs leave crematorium after paying final respects
