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Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most beloved and enduring stars, passed away at his Mumbai residence on Monday (November 24) at the age of 89. His final rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family members and eminent personalities from the film fraternity.
The actor had been undergoing treatment and had made multiple visits to Breach Candy Hospital in recent weeks before being moved home on November 12. His 90th birthday was only weeks away on December 8.
He leaves behind his wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini; sons Sunny and Bobby Deol; and daughters Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha and Ahana.
Among those who gathered to bid farewell were Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salim Khan, Salman Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.
Often hailed as the "He-Man" of Hindi cinema, Dharmendra enjoyed a prolific career spanning more than six decades, delivering iconic roles in films such as Chupke Chupke, Phool Aur Patthar, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Seeta Aur Geeta, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Sholay, Dharam Veer and many others. His most recent performances came in 2023 in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya by Maddock Films in 2024. His final screen appearance will be in Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis, featuring Jaideep Ahlawat and Agastya Nanda, scheduled to release on December 25.
Beyond cinema, Dharmendra also ventured briefly into politics. In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, he contested on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket from Rajasthan’s Bikaner constituency and won by defeating Congress leader Rameshwar Lal Dudi with a margin of nearly 60,000 votes.
Condolences poured in from across the country. President Droupadi Murmu called his passing “a great loss to Indian cinema” and wrote on X: “The demise of veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. One of the most popular actors, he delivered numerous memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career. As a towering figure of Indian cinema, he leaves behind a legacy which will continue to inspire young generations of artists. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the loss, calling it “the end of an era in Indian cinema.”
He wrote: “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 equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans. Om Shanti.”
Dharmendra’s passing marks the conclusion of a monumental chapter in Indian cinema, leaving behind a legacy cherished across generations.
The actor had been undergoing treatment and had made multiple visits to Breach Candy Hospital in recent weeks before being moved home on November 12. His 90th birthday was only weeks away on December 8.
He leaves behind his wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini; sons Sunny and Bobby Deol; and daughters Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha and Ahana.
Among those who gathered to bid farewell were Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salim Khan, Salman Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.
Often hailed as the "He-Man" of Hindi cinema, Dharmendra enjoyed a prolific career spanning more than six decades, delivering iconic roles in films such as Chupke Chupke, Phool Aur Patthar, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Seeta Aur Geeta, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Sholay, Dharam Veer and many others. His most recent performances came in 2023 in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya by Maddock Films in 2024. His final screen appearance will be in Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis, featuring Jaideep Ahlawat and Agastya Nanda, scheduled to release on December 25.
Beyond cinema, Dharmendra also ventured briefly into politics. In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, he contested on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket from Rajasthan’s Bikaner constituency and won by defeating Congress leader Rameshwar Lal Dudi with a margin of nearly 60,000 votes.
Condolences poured in from across the country. President Droupadi Murmu called his passing “a great loss to Indian cinema” and wrote on X: “The demise of veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. One of the most popular actors, he delivered numerous memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career. As a towering figure of Indian cinema, he leaves behind a legacy which will continue to inspire young generations of artists. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”
The demise of veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. One of the most popular actors, he delivered numerous memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career. As a towering figure of Indian cinema, he…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 24, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the loss, calling it “the end of an era in Indian cinema.”
He wrote: “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 equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans. Om Shanti.”
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
Dharmendra’s passing marks the conclusion of a monumental chapter in Indian cinema, leaving behind a legacy cherished across generations.
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