Bollywood icon Dharmendra (89) dies
Celeste Martin
25 November 2025 | 7:15Regarded as Indian cinema's ‘He-Man’, the actor enchanted audiences for over six decades, from romantic roles in the 1960s to iconic action parts in the 1970s and 1980s.

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An end of an era.
That is how the death of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra is being described.
Dharmendra, whose blend of rugged heroism and irresistible charm made him one of Indian cinema’s most beloved stars, died on Monday in Mumbai at the age of 89.
Tributes are pouring in from the film industry and beyond, with colleagues remembering him as a generous co-star and a lasting symbol of Hindi cinema’s golden years.
The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people. Dharmendra Ji was…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2025
I, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. That on-screen bond became stronger off-screen when I met him.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 24, 2025
His energy was incredibly infectious, and he would always tell me, “Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh… pic.twitter.com/A8CmgR9WkW
Growing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be…our industry’s original He-Man.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 24, 2025
Thank you for inspiring generations.
You’ll live on through your films and the love you spread. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Vj6OzV20Xz
Every home had a favourite Dharmendra film. He was a part of our growing up and of Indian cinema’s finest years.
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 24, 2025
He brought strength, charm and honesty to every role, and carried Punjab’s warmth wherever he went.
Behind the fame was a humble, grounded and deeply human soul.… pic.twitter.com/116K0XHuP5
म्हारा तै एक्कै हीरो था 🙏
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) November 24, 2025
Legends don’t die. There will never be another Dharmendra. A great actor and a beautiful man inside out. You’ll forever be in our hearts Dharam ji 🙏🤗 pic.twitter.com/qCPYbWvdL1
The heart of Indian cinema has lost one of its brightest lights.
— IIFA (@IIFA) November 24, 2025
Dharmendra ji wasn’t just an actor, he was an emotion, a timeless presence who brought charm, warmth, and strength to every frame. From his effortless humor to his unshakable grace, he taught generations what it… pic.twitter.com/1nSAj0aYdl
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