Dharmendra Death: Bollywood’s veteran actor and beloved ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89, according to an IANS report. The news of his death has left the entire film industry and millions of fans across the world in deep mourning. The news of his demise has not been officially confirmed by his family yet. Tributes and heartfelt messages continue to flood social media. As fans mourn the loss, they also remember his incredible journey as a flawless and versatile actor. Needless to say, Dharmendra has an illustrious career and was successful in building a legacy of strength and versatility.
Dharmendra: The Evergreen Face of Indian Cinema
Dharmendra was considered not only one of the most suave actors in Hindi cinema. He was also lauded for the versatility he put forth through his film. He started his journey in the 1960s and won love and admiration from fans for more than 60 years. During his association with the film industry, he was seen in over 300 movies. It was because of his incredible appearance and charisma that Dharmendra was given the tag of He-Man of Bollywood. His incredible performance in blockbusters such as Sholay, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Seeta Aur Geeta, Pratigya, and Chupke Chupke turned him into a superstar.
From Action Hero to Romantic Icon – Dharmendra Did It All
Besides being an action star, Dharmendra won several hearts with his flawless performance in both comedy and drama. Whether he was leaving us in splits with his witty charm in Chupke Chupke or giving the viewers a lump in their throats, courtesy the emotional depth he brought via serious roles, he could easily fit into every part. He was last seen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. His lip-lock with Shabana Azmi, even though he was already 86 years old, caused quite a stir.
Dharmendra leaves behind a big and loving family – his first wife, Prakash Kaur, second wife, Hema Malini, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughters Ajita, Vijeta, Esha, and Ahana Deol.
Upon hearing the news of his passing, fans and media gathered outside his home and hospital. Many prominent film stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, expressed their condolences on social media. Dharmendra’s simplicity, his endearing smile and his illustrious film career will forever live on in people’s hearts. Truly, his passing marks the end of a golden era of Bollywood.
