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Salman Khan Cries on Bigg Boss Finale as Industry Mourns Dharmendra

Anil Sharma's account of the actor seeking a comeback in September refocuses attention on Ikkis, due in theaters December 25.

Overview

  • Dharmendra died on November 24 at age 89 in Mumbai, just days before his 90th birthday.
  • During the Bigg Boss 19 grand finale, Salman Khan grew teary-eyed watching a throwback clip and lauded Sunny and Bobby Deol for a dignified farewell.
  • Anil Sharma says Dharmendra asked him to write a powerful comeback part, repeating that the “camera is my beloved,” and Sharma promised to do it.
  • Sharma recalls visiting after the actor’s hospital discharge, saying doctors believed he was recovering and the family hoped to mark his December 8 birthday.
  • Ikkis is slated as a posthumous release on December 25 with Agastya Nanda, and reports say Apne 2 is being reworked as a tribute.