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Bollywood's He-Man Dharmendra Dies at 89
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away in Mumbai at 89.
- He was recently discharged from the hospital after illness.
- Akshay Kumar remembered him as the industry's original He-Man.
The film fraternity is mourning the loss of veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at his Mumbai residence at the age of 89. He had recently been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after a brief admission for breathlessness. His passing marks the end of an era for Hindi cinema.
Akshay Kumar led the tributes, sharing a poignant note on social media. He fondly remembered Dharmendra as the 'original He-Man' and thanked him for inspiring generations of actors and audiences. Tributes highlight Dharmendra's warmth, charisma, and his versatile body of work spanning decades.
Dharmendra's legacy includes a vast array of films across genres. He was last seen in 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya', and his character poster for the upcoming film 'Ikkis' was recently unveiled. His contributions have deeply shaped Hindi cinema.
