Entertainment

oi-Madhuri Adnal

Updated: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:59 [IST]

Veteran
Bollywood
actor
Dharmendra
has
passed
away
at
Mumbai’s
Breach
Candy
Hospital
at
89.
The
actor
was
admitted
on
Monday
afternoon
where
his
condition
reportedly
worsened.
Initially
hospitalised
for
what
was
believed
to
be
a
routine
check-up,
his
health
concerns
soon
became
a
matter
of
widespread
attention.
His
family,
including
wife
Hema
Malini
and
sons
Sunny
Deol
and
Bobby
Deol,
stood
by
his
side
during
these
challenging
moments.

Family
Confirms

Sunny
Deol’s
team
released
a
statement
clarifying
the
situation:
“Mr.
Dharmendra
is
no
more.”

Several
prominent
Bollywood
personalities,
including
Salman
Khan,
Shah
Rukh
Khan
with
son
Aryan
Khan,
and
Govinda,
visited
Dharmendra
at
the
hospital
to
check
on
his
condition.

Outside
his
Juhu
residence,
police
have
set
up
barricades
to
manage
crowds
of
fans
and
media.
Admirers
have
been
leaving
flowers
and
messages
daily,
showing
their
love
and
respect
for
the
actor
who
has
been
a
stalwart
of
Indian
cinema
for
over
six
decades.

From
Punjab
to
the
Pinnacle
of
Bollywood

Born
in
Punjab,
Dharmendra’s
passion
for
acting
emerged
early.
Winning
the
Filmfare
New
Talent
Contest
brought
him
to
Mumbai,
where
he
pursued
his
cinematic
dreams.
His
debut
in
Arjun
Hingorani’s
“Dil
Bhi
Tera
Hum
Bhi
Tere”
(1960)
marked
the
beginning
of
an
illustrious
career.
Though
he
initially
took
on
smaller
roles,
his
breakthrough
came
with
“Phool
Aur
Patthar”,
opposite
Meena
Kumari,
which
catapulted
him
to
stardom.

Iconic
Roles
and
Unmatched
Versatility

Over
a
career
spanning
more
than
six
decades,
Dharmendra
delivered
unforgettable
performances
in
films
such
as
“Sholay,”
“Chupke
Chupke,”
“Seeta
Aur
Geeta,”
“Phool
Aur
Patthar,” and
“The
Burning
Train.”
Known
as
the
“He-Man
of
Bollywood,”
his
rugged
charm
and
commanding
screen
presence
made
him
an
icon
of
the
1970s
and
1980s.

Dharmendra’s
versatility
shone
across
genres.
In
“Satyakam,”
he
portrayed
a
man
of
unwavering
moral
conviction,
while
“Anupama”
highlighted
his
sensitive
side.
He
displayed
comic
brilliance
in
Hrishikesh
Mukherjee’s
“Chupke
Chupke”
and
action
prowess
in
films
like
“Mera
Gaon
Mera
Desh”
and
“Jugnu.”
His
portrayal
of
Veeru
in
“Sholay”
remains
one
of
Indian
cinema’s
most
beloved
characters.

A
Legacy
That
Transcends
Generations

Even
in
his
later
years,
Dharmendra
stayed
connected
to
films.
He
appeared
alongside
his
sons
in
“Apne”
(2007),
portraying
a
real-life
father-son
bond
on
screen.
He
was
also
involved
in
upcoming
projects
like
“Apne
2”
and
a
romantic
drama
before
health
challenges
curtailed
his
professional
activities.

According
to
IANS
reports,
Dharmendra
experienced
breathing
difficulties
before
his
death,
which
marks
the
end
of
an
era
in
Hindi
cinema.
Yet,
his
timeless
films
continue
to
enchant
audiences
across
television
and
streaming
platforms,
cementing
his
enduring
popularity.

For
fans
worldwide,
Dharmendra
remains
a
true
legend,
celebrated
for
his
charm,
strength,
and
emotional
depth.
His
cinematic
legacy
will
continue
to
resonate
with
generations,
reminding
the
world
of
the
magic
he
brought
to
the
silver
screen.