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 – Priyanka Chopra Jonas On Legendary Dharmendra

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Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas penned a lengthy note on her social media handle X  as she remembered late Bollywood actor Dharmendra, calling his demise “a big loss for cinema”.

The “Sholay” actor breathed his last  aged 89. His acting career spanned over six decades.

Priyanka made her Hindi cinema debut with “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy” alongside Sunny Deol, the eldest son of Dharmendra.

The 43-year-old actor recalled how the entire Deol family made her “feel welcomed in the industry” when she was just a newcomer. As 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. 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. 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.