New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Bharatiya Janata Party's Deepak Prakash on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of actor Dharmendra.

Speaking with ANI, Deepak Prakash recounted his meeting with the actor 35 years ago, during the shooting of the Satyakam film in Jamshedpur.

"I met him 35 years ago when the shooting of the film 'Satyakam' was being held in Jamshedpur. As an MP, he played an important role in helping many candidates win in the elections... May god provide strength to his family," he said.

The 'He Man' of Indian Cinema, who had been unwell for some time, passed away at his Mumbai residence at the age of 89 on Monday.

On November 10, Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital following a deterioration in his health....