Beloved Bollywood star Dharmendra dies at 89

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24 Nov, 2025 06:13 PMQuick Read

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Bollywood star Dharmendra has died, marking the end of an era in Indian cinema. Photo / Getty Images

India’s hugely popular Bollywood star Dharmendra, who was equally at ease in romantic comedies and high-octane action blockbusters, has died. He was 89.

“The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement on social media.

“He
was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played.”

The actor had not been well recently and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.

Over a remarkable six-decade career, Dharmendra appeared in more than 250 films, served as a member of Parliament, and was honoured with one of India’s highest civilian awards.