Salman Khan Mourns Dharmendra's Death On 'Bigg Boss 19' Double Eviction Week: 'I Wish I Wasn't...'

Bigg Boss 19 host, Salman Khan recently opened up about his feelings regarding Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra's death. It was his first comment regarding the veteran star and how much he meant to the film industry and to his fans. Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, and Salman Khan paid him a heartfelt tribute during the latest Weekend ka Vaar episode of BB19, which aired on November 29, 2025. Notably, this week is reported to be when two contestants, Ashnoor Kaur and Shehbaz Badesha, leave the show, leaving BB19 with its top 6. During that time, the reality TV show host was visibly emotional as he spoke fondly of Dharmendra, his voice heavy with emotion.

Salman Khan got emotional while talking about Dharmendra

Salman Khan paid a poignant tribute to Dharmendra during his monologue in the latest Bigg Boss 19 episode. He looked sad and mournful as he recalled the Sholay actor's legacy. Salman shared that he spent the week sobbing and praying to God for Dharmendra's recovery. Salman couldn't accept Dharmendra's passing and said it was a huge blow for fans and the Indian film industry as a whole. The BB19 host's words struck a chord with fans, who shared the clip on social media, saying they agreed with Salman's words. The Battle of Galwan actor mentioned:

“Yeh hafta waise hi jo guzra hai, manatein maang kar, prarthnayein karke, aansuon ke saath guzra hai. Desh ko ek bahut hi bada jhatka laga hai, fans ko ek bahut hi bada jhatka laga hai. Industry ko ek bahut hi bada sadma pahuncha hai."

Salman Khan and Dharamji were quite close and shared an amicable bond. So it's not unlikely that Dharmendra's passing shook Salman deeply. During his speech, he did not name the person he was referring to, but was sure people understood whose loss he was mourning. He expressed his condolences and wished for God's grace upon the deceased's soul. Salman also mentioned that he didn't want to host the latest Weekend ka Vaar episodes because he wasn't in the proper mental space, but 'life goes on,' and everyone has to do their due in the world. Salman's exact words were:

"I guess aap samajh rahe hain main kinki baat kar raha hoon. Anyway, God bless his soul. I wish I wasn't doing this week's Weekend ka Vaar, but life goes on."

When Dharmendra appeared on the set of Bigg Boss

Dharmendra made multiple appearances on the set of Bigg Boss during the Weekend ka Vaar episodes of seasons 15, 16, and 17. During Bigg Boss 15, Dharmendra appeared as a special guest in a December 2021 episode, where he shared fun moments with host, Salman Khan. In Bigg Boss 16, the veteran star joined Salman Khan inside the house to celebrate New Year's Eve with the contestants in an episode that aired on December 31, 2022. Contestants paid tribute to him by dancing to his hit songs and lip-syncing his dialogues. During Bigg Boss 17, Dharmendra had a heartwarming reunion with Salman, and he even danced to his son, Bobby Deol's viral song, Jamal Kudu from the film, Animal.

How did Dharmendra die? What happened to him?

Dharmendra died at his residence in Mumbai from age-related illnesses and complications, including prolonged heart and respiratory issues. In the weeks leading up to his death, his health deteriorated significantly. The actor was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after experiencing severe breathing difficulties and chest discomfort. He was placed on ventilator support in the ICU for some days and discharged from the hospital on November 12, 2025. The decision to continue his recovery at home was made by his family. His condition worsened over the next few days, and he breathed his last on the morning of November 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.

What are your thoughts on Salman Khan's poignant tribute to Dharmendra? Let us know.

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