(Web Desk) - Kapil Sharma shared an emotional tribute to Dharmendra, saying the veteran actor’s death felt like he had lost a father figure for the second time.
He reflected on their close bond and the deep void left by the legendary star.
He said, “Dharam ji, sab jaante bhi hai, ki wo mere liye kya the,” highlighting how personal this loss felt.
Kapil Sharma said he felt the loss in a way that reminded him of losing his father at 22.
He said he missed the years when one learns the most from a parent, and Dharmendra unknowingly filled that space for him.
He added, “To me, it felt like I lost my father for the second time,” expressing a grief shared by millions of fans.
Sharma said that while it is natural for people to leave the world, one always wishes for more time with those who are genuinely good.
He described Dharmendra as someone who “lived like a king,” admired for his generosity, charm, and humility.
He insisted that there would never be another personality like him again.
Sharma recalled that he first met Dharmendra on a flight to Toronto, where the actor instantly made him feel at ease.
He said the legendary star shared jokes with him throughout the journey, forming a friendship that felt incredibly natural.
When he later moved to Mumbai to launch The Kapil Sharma Show in 2016, Dharmendra became the first star to support him.
Sharma said no celebrities initially agreed to appear because the concept, channel, and production house were unfamiliar.
He remembered calling Dharam paaji and requesting a meeting, where the actor asked no questions before agreeing.
Sharma said Dharmendra turned to his team member and told her, “He is my son, take out a date for him, no matter what.”