How Did Ali Fazal Honor Dharmendra’s Legacy?
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Key Takeaways
- Ali Fazal remembers Dharmendra as a legendary figure.
- Legends never say goodbye; their impact lasts forever.
- Dharmendra was 89 at his passing, with a legacy in cinema.
- Ali is preparing for a significant role in ‘Mirzapur’.
- The film adaptation of ‘Mirzapur’ is set for a 2026 release.
Mumbai, Nov 24 (NationPress) Actor Ali Fazal has expressed his sorrow over the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, emphasizing that true legends never really leave us.
In a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Ali reflected that there are “no goodbyes” for those whose contributions and essence have influenced countless lives. He stated that the memories of the beloved star will be “locked in with us for ever and ever.”
Ali shared three nostalgic photos of Dharmendra from his earlier years, captioning: “RIP DHARMENDRA JI.. to a legend there are no goodbyes. Your memories stay locked in with us for ever and ever. Our condolences to the entire family.”
At the age of 89, Dharmendra passed away on a Monday morning. He was set to celebrate his 90th birthday on December 8.
Just a few days prior, on November 12, he was discharged from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he was reported to be in stable condition and recovering well at home.
Dr. Rajiv Sharma had confirmed that the iconic star left the hospital “fully satisfied” after receiving the necessary medical care.
Initially admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on November 10, it was reported that Dharmendra was in critical condition and on life support. On October 31, sources revealed he was under strict medical observation by leading doctors at the facility.
On a related note, Ali Fazal is set to appear in the upcoming film adaptation of “Mirzapur.”
The acclaimed crime-thriller series “Mirzapur” revolves around Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, a notorious crime boss and businessman ruling the Mirzapur district in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, India.
The first season features a stellar cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
The second season retains most of the original cast, with the exception of Vikrant and Shriya, and introduces new faces like Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Lilliput, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Anangsha Biswas, and Neha Sargam.
Filming for the series predominantly took place across Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Mirzapur, along with other locations such as Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Raebareli, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi.
The movie adaptation of this series is reportedly slated for release in 2026.