When the superstar arrived at a fan’s house posing as an ordinary person, that moment is still alive for the people of Ranchi:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today (25 November 2025) when the entire country and Bollywood is mourning the demise of our beloved ‘Dharam Paaji’, the eyes of a special family of Ranchi are very moist. We are talking about Ranchi Bhatia Family of. For him, Dharmendra was not just a star, but a guest who had made a place in both his home and heart 21 years ago.

The story is from the year 2004. This was the time when seeing the stars was no less than a dream. But when ‘He-Man’ came to Ranchi, he showed that in real sense a ‘big man’ is the one who is connected to the ground.

Come, let us refresh that golden memory again.

When left stardom, common man became ‘Paaji’

Dharmendra came to Ranchi in the year 2004. At that time he was staying in the hotel (or hospitality) of the Bhatia family. Usually stars have tantrums – I won’t eat this, I won’t drink that. But Dharmendra ji was completely different.
The members of the Bhatia family still remember that he had kept the 5-star menu aside and said lovingly, “Will you feed me simple home-style food? I want that spicy dhaba chicken (Desi Chicken) and roti.”

Hearing this, everyone present there was surprised and happy. He ate dinner with his family without any fanfare and chatted a lot.

‘Sholay’ fan moment in Ranchi

For the Bhatia family, who were huge fans of Dharmendra, this moment was like meeting God.
The elders of the family say that Dharmendra ji never made them realize that he is such a big superstar. He talked about the movie ‘Sholay’, narrated stories of Jai and Veeru and took the children of the family in his lap and pampered them a lot.
While leaving, he gave an autograph to the family and also blessed them by placing his hand on their head.

“Looks like someone close to us has gone away again today.”

Today, when the news of Dharmendra ji’s demise came on TV, it was no less than a personal loss for the Bhatia family. He took out those photos of 2004 from his old album and remembered that kind-hearted person.

People of Ranchi say that many leaders and actors come here, but hardly anyone else can meet with the warmth with which ‘Dharam ji’ met them.