Tears for a Legend: Salman Khan, Deol Family And More Get Emotional at ‘Ikkis’ Premiere

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An era ends as Bollywood gathers in tears for the legendary Dharmendra’s final masterpiece, Ikkis—witness the raw emotions of the Deol family and Salman Khan.

On December 29, 2025, a star-studded special screening for the war drama Ikkis was held in Mumbai. The event served as both a high-profile premiere and an emotional tribute, as the film marks the final on-screen appearance of the late legendary actor Dharmendra.

The premiere was graced by some of the biggest names in Indian cinema:
Salman Khan: Arrived in an all-black ensemble; reports noted he appeared visibly emotional while looking at a poster of Dharmendra, whom he considers a father figure.

Rekha: Posed gracefully in a green Kanjivaram saree and was seen offering a heartfelt gesture of respect to Dharmendra's poster.

The Deol Family: Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Abhay Deol were in attendance. Bobby Deol was seen wiping away tears following the screening.

Industry Veterans: Jeetendra, Naseeruddin Shah (with Ratna Pathak Shah and son Vivaan), Ramesh Sippy, David Dhawan, and the Abbas–Mustan duo.

Current Stars: Tabu, Vijay Varma, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Fardeen Khan, and Randeep Hooda.

Film Cast & Crew: Lead actors Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and director Sriram Raghavan. Shweta Bachchan Nanda also attended to support her son, Agastya.

Event Highlights & Context

Film Background: Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Maddock Films, Ikkis is a biopic based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

Release Date: The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on January 1, 2026.

First Reactions: Casting director Mukesh Chhabra praised the film for its "heartfelt storytelling" and emotional depth, particularly highlighting Agastya Nanda's performance.

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