Amitabh Bachchan wrote a blog mourning the demise of Dharmendra, whom he famously co-starred with in the movie 'Sholay', saying, "Another valiant Giant has left us...leaving behind a silence with an unbearable sound." Calling him the "epitome of greatness", Amitabh added that he was "unsoiled" throughout his career. "His smile...[extended] to all that came in his vicinity," Amitabh stated.