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Hema Malini's Heartbreak: Actor Dharmendra's Demise Still Painful
25 Feb
Summary
- Hema Malini experiences breakdowns three months after Dharmendra's passing.
- The veteran actor Dharmendra passed away in November 2025 at 89.
- Dharmendra and Hema Malini shared a decades-long love story and co-starred in films.
Bollywood icon Dharmendra, affectionately known as 'He-Man,' passed away on November 24, 2025, at his Mumbai residence at the age of 89. His death followed a prolonged period of health issues, including respiratory complications. The veteran actor was briefly hospitalized before his passing. His demise has deeply affected his wife, Hema Malini, who revealed in a recent interview that she continues to experience emotional breakdowns.
Malini described her enduring grief, noting that accepting Dharmendra's absence is difficult, even as she strives to remain strong. She fondly recalled their journey together, spanning over half a century, both as life partners and co-actors in numerous classic films like 'Sholay' and 'Seeta Aur Geeta.' These shared experiences on and off-screen have left an indelible mark.
