Bollywood icon Dharmendra (89) dies

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Celeste Martin

25 November 2025 | 7:15

Regarded 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.

Bollywood icon Dharmendra (89) dies

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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.

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