Dharmendra, Bollywood's 'He Man', Dies at Age 89
Bollywood's film industry has lost one of its most iconic stars with the passing of Dharmendra at the age of 89. Born Dharam Singh Deol, Dharmendra rose to fame in the 1960s and went on to become a legendary figure in Indian cinema, starring in over 300 films throughout his six-decade-long career.
Often referred to as Bollywood's 'He-Man', Dharmendra was known for his rugged charm, muscular physique, and versatility in roles that spanned genres from comedy and action to emotional dramas. His iconic on-screen presence earned him the admiration of millions, particularly with his memorable performances in films like 1975's Sholay, where he starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan as two lovable small-time criminals.
Dharmendra came from a humble background, born in a rural village in Punjab and going on to win a film talent contest that brought him to the big screen. His striking good looks quickly made him the go-to romantic hero of Bollywood, earning him devoted fans who idolized him for his charming performances in films like Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.
In addition to his acting career, Dharmendra ventured into politics, serving as an MP for the ruling Bharatiya Janata party from 2004 to 2009. He continued to act throughout his term and remained a prominent figure in Indian cinema until the end.
Dharmendra's personal life was also steeped in glamour and drama, with his marriage to actress Hema Malini being one of the most iconic celebrity unions in Bollywood history. The couple had two daughters together, both of whom have followed in their father's footsteps as Bollywood stars.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dharmendra received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan award in 2012 for his contributions to Indian cinema. Even in his late 80s, he continued to act, with his final feature Ikkis set to be released in cinemas next month.
The passing of Dharmendra marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.
Bollywood's film industry has lost one of its most iconic stars with the passing of Dharmendra at the age of 89. Born Dharam Singh Deol, Dharmendra rose to fame in the 1960s and went on to become a legendary figure in Indian cinema, starring in over 300 films throughout his six-decade-long career.
Often referred to as Bollywood's 'He-Man', Dharmendra was known for his rugged charm, muscular physique, and versatility in roles that spanned genres from comedy and action to emotional dramas. His iconic on-screen presence earned him the admiration of millions, particularly with his memorable performances in films like 1975's Sholay, where he starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan as two lovable small-time criminals.
Dharmendra came from a humble background, born in a rural village in Punjab and going on to win a film talent contest that brought him to the big screen. His striking good looks quickly made him the go-to romantic hero of Bollywood, earning him devoted fans who idolized him for his charming performances in films like Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.
In addition to his acting career, Dharmendra ventured into politics, serving as an MP for the ruling Bharatiya Janata party from 2004 to 2009. He continued to act throughout his term and remained a prominent figure in Indian cinema until the end.
Dharmendra's personal life was also steeped in glamour and drama, with his marriage to actress Hema Malini being one of the most iconic celebrity unions in Bollywood history. The couple had two daughters together, both of whom have followed in their father's footsteps as Bollywood stars.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dharmendra received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan award in 2012 for his contributions to Indian cinema. Even in his late 80s, he continued to act, with his final feature Ikkis set to be released in cinemas next month.
The passing of Dharmendra marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.
just heard about Dharmendra's passing at 89 
he was like a superhero on screen with that rugged charm 
i loved him in Sholay, it's a classic Bollywood film that still holds up today 
his personal life was super glamorous too, who wouldn't want to be married to Hema Malini? 
the way he won that talent contest and went on to become one of India's biggest stars is just amazing 
i'll definitely miss him, but his legacy will live on in Bollywood forever 
just heard about dharmendra's passing at 89 
he definitely deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest actors in indian cinema 
and i loved how he transitioned from rom-coms to serious dramas, shows he's a true artist 
i remember watching sholay as a kid & being in awe of his on screen presence 
anyway, it's sad to see him go but his legacy will live on through the countless films he made and the generations of fans he inspired 
my heart goes out to him & his family... he was truly a legend on screen 
i remember watching sholay as a kid & being blown away by the chemistry between him & amitabh bachchan 
He was truly a legend on screen, still looks so good even now at 89 
I mean who else could pull off a 'He Man' persona like that? 
Remember those Sholay days with Amitabh Bachchan, classic! 
just another iconic Bollywood star gone too soon 
like Sholay for god sake! 
I guess that's what happens when you've been in this industry for over 60 years 
. He was definitely a household name and his on-screen presence still holds up today. I mean who wouldn't want to see Dharmendra in a rom-com or action flick? 
). Anyway, let's give the guy some respect - he lived a good life and left his mark on Indian cinema 
he was def one of india's greatest actors eva and sholay is still my fave film eva no1 beats the combo of amitabh & dharmendra on screen 
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. And Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere? Forget about it! I had a major crush on him back then 
. And honestly, I think they're right 
I'm gonna miss seeing him on screen, but his legacy will live on forever. My grandma used to be obsessed with him when she was younger... her stories about watching his movies were always so much fun 
i remember watching sholay with my dad as kids and being totally captivated by his charm 
dharmendra was a legend for sure but what's the point of him being on our screens again now that he's gone? it feels like we're just gonna keep pretending like he never passed away and that's just weird. i mean, his films were iconic and all but they're not gonna come back to life 
. and another thing, what's with the fuss over him being 'bollywoods he man'? was he really that much of a hero? 