Priyanka Chopra recalls the first signing amount she got from Dharmendra’s banner
Priyanka Chopra paid an emotional tribute to Dharmendra, reflecting on the beginning of her career and sharing that her family provided “warmth and grace” to a complete newcomer. He concluded that the “true blue Hindi film hero” left an indelible legacy to cinema and to those like him, he inspired.
Actress Priyanka Chopra shared a long post on social media as her emotional tribute to Dharmendra. He also revealed that his “first signing amount” came from “Vijayata Films”.
Priyanka’s Instagram post reads, “In the year 2001, my first signing amount in films came from Vijayata Films. One of the first Hindi films I shot was under their banner with their elder son. He and his family welcomed me into the industry at a time when I knew no one. Very few people are capable of that kind of warmth and grace towards a complete newcomer who knew no one in Mumbai.”
She further wrote, “I have known the Deol family since the beginning of my career. I have worked with Sunny and Bobby in many films. It feels personal, and I know I share that feeling with many other people in the world. Some people leave films, some leave emotions behind. He has left us both. His presence was magnetic. He filled a frame with his smile and charisma, as best he could. It is a huge loss for cinema. But his legacy endures.”
Here is the post:
“As I type this note on the sets of the film, in between shots, I think of how many of us will forever be inspired by him. Coming from a small town with no godfather and big dreams.. he left a lasting mark in a tough industry.. and he took his family along. A true blue Hindi film hero. Rest in heaven, Dharamji. My condolences to the entire Deol family. Om Shanti,” her post concluded.
Dharmendra died on November 24, 2025 in Mumbai at the age of 89.
