Dharmendra passed away

Breaking News: Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89. He breathed his last in his home in Mumbai, where he was recovering after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital.

Earlier this month, he had been admitted due to respiratory complications. Known affectionately as Bollywood’s “He-Man” and “Dharam Paaji,” Dharmendra’s career spanned more than six decades and over 300 films. Some of his most iconic roles include his work in Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Chupke Chupke, and Dharam Veer.

His final film is expected to be Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, slated for release on December 25.

He is survived by his first wife Prakash Kaur, his second wife Hema Malini, and his six children—including actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Esha Deol. The Bollywood fraternity has been paying tribute, with filmmaker Karan Johar calling his death “the end of an era.” Dharmendra’s death marks the end of a monumental chapter in Indian cinema. He will be deeply missed, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations.—