Veteran actor Dharmendra really saddened by the death of Jayalalithaa

On Monday night, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa passed away at Apollo Hospital. It was a known fact that before entering politics, Jayalalithaa had worked in almost over 140 films in South. But, what you might not know, is the fact that she had been a part of Hindi films too. Titled ‘Izzat’, this 1968 movie saw her starring alongside none other than veteran actor Dharmendra. And today, following her sad demise her co-star Dharmendra says that he was deeply shocked by this news of her death.

While talking about it to a private TV channel, an emotional Dharmendra said, “I am deeply shocked. She was my co-star. We worked together in ‘Izzat’ in 1968. At that time, we stayed for nearly one-and-a-half months in Kulu-Manali (Himachal Pradesh) for the shooting. She was there with her mother who prepared food for us.” [sic]

“When I learnt she was very ill, I fervently prayed for her recovery,” added the actor.

Further, the actor even said that whenever he had made a visit to Chennai, he would speak with Jayalalithaa on the telephone, but had not met her for years.

It seems rather very unfortunate now, isn’t it?

Amod Pandit

Quiet, resonant, and creative, he can be seen immersed in his own world, and puts in his heart and soul into the one passion that he has, Bollywood. His line for survival? Feel happy to be a part of it.