Why Salman Khan broke down remembering Dharmendra on Bigg Boss 19 Finale: Know real reason behind his tears

The Bigg Boss 19 finale took an unexpectedly emotional turn when superstar Salman Khan broke down while remembering the late Dharmendra - a man he adored like a father. The internet was soon flooded with clips of Salman wiping his tears, stirring fans across the world. His affection for the legendary actor has never been a secret, but this particular outburst carried a deeper, more personal meaning.

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What Truly Triggered Salman’s Tears?

Many wondered what made the otherwise composed Salman so emotional. A source close to the superstar opened up to HT City, sharing insight that explains the gravity of the moment.

According to the insider, "Salman Khan was aware of the reason for the late Dharmendra's hurried and private funeral, and he was in full support of the Deol family for doing so. It was Dharmendra's wish not to give state honours after his death."

The source further added, "The sons and the rest of the family were only carrying out their father's wish by keeping a private funeral. They took the painful decision of not giving the veteran legend a larger send-off or a state funeral that the superstar otherwise deserved."

A Final Goodbye in Keeping With Dharmendra’s Wishes

The Deol siblings wanted their beloved father to be remembered exactly as he always appeared on-screen - the eternally ‘Dashing superstar’. Soon after news of his demise broke, Hema Malini and Esha Deol were seen rushing to the crematorium to bid him a private farewell.

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A Sudden Loss After a Difficult Month

Dharmendra had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai in November. On November 10, unfounded rumours about his passing spread online, prompting Hema Malini and Esha Deol to publicly dismiss them. Sadly, the veteran actor breathed his last on November 24 at the age of 89 at his Juhu residence after a prolonged illness.