'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
'The last time I met him will be one I will always cherish. It was in February this year.' 'I was asked to give him the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and was warned he was frail and uncommunicative.' 'I approached him with some trepidation, but was delighted to find that not only did he recognise me, he also hugged me warmly and showered much affection,' Shabana Azmi tells Subhash K Jha.
The National Award-winning actor had complained of acute cough and breathlessness.
'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.