Jammu, Nov. 24 -- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday paid tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra, recalling how he became a fan after watching the iconic film 'Sholay' and how he met the star during the Telangana election campaign. Reddy remembered Dharmendra as a "very grounded person" who left a lasting impression both on screen and off.

"Dharmendra ji was a very big actor, and I became a huge fan of him after watching the movie, Sholay...I met him during the Telangana election campaign...He was a very grounded person," Reddy told ANI.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray also expressed grief over the loss, highlighting the longstanding personal and familial bond shared between the Deol and Thackeray families.

"His family and our ...