Dharmendra Death News Highlights: Late Actor's Family Yet To Release Official Statement
Legendary actor Dharmendra, known as Bollywood’s “He-Man,” passed away at the age of 89 on November 24 2025.
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Bollywood is bidding farewell to one of its most beloved icons. Veteran actor Dharmendra, the evergreen star whose charm, warmth and towering screen presence shaped nearly seven decades of Hindi cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The news comes after a tense morning outside his Mumbai residence, where an ambulance accompanied by tight security triggered widespread concern. This marks his second major health scare in less than a month.
Dharmendra, hailed as one of Indian cinema’s most enduring heroes, was recently being treated at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for respiratory complications. Though he had returned home, his health had remained fragile. Family members including Hema Malini, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol had been by his side through his recent hospitalisation, while top stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan had visited him earlier this week.
A host of industry colleagues, including Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, were present to pay their respects to the star whose career shaped generations of Hindi film audiences. Dharmendra is survived by wives Prakash Kaur and actor Hema Malini, and his six children — among them actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
About Dharmendra Deol
Born Dharam Singh Deol in Punjab’s Sahnewal village, Dharmendra rose from humble beginnings to become the embodiment of the Hindi film hero. His staggering filmography, stretching from the early 1960s to the 2020s, includes classics such as Bandini, Anupama, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Dharam Veer, Satyakam, Seeta Aur Geeta and Mera Gaon Mera Desh. His effortless switch between action, romance and comedy made him one of the most versatile actors of his era. Beyond stardom, he was cherished for his humility, warmth and generosity — qualities that endeared him to colleagues and audiences alike.
As the industry grapples with the loss of a true legend, tributes have begun to pour in, with actors, filmmakers and fans remembering the man who redefined mainstream heroism for generations.
Dharmendra Death LIVE Updates: Dharmendra's Family Yet To Release Official Statement
Dharmendra passes away live updates: Veteran actor Dharmendra died on Monday at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday. He had been admitted to the hospital earlier this month due to health complications. His family members were seen performing his final rites at Mumbai’s Pawan Hans Crematorium before heading back home. Tributes have been pouring in from across the film industry, with stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan expressing deep sorrow over his demise. Dharmendra’s family has not yet issued an official statement.
Dharmendra Death LIVE Updates: Farhan Akhtar Pens Note For Late Actor On Social Media
Farhan Akhtar shared a heartwarming message on Instagram, “A big, big loss to the entire film world. To those who make movies and to those who watch them, Dharam ji will forever remain irreplaceable. Thank you for six decades of entertainment. We are fortunate to have experienced your warmth, your kindness, your generosity, your charm, your intensity and your wit, on and off the screen. Deepest condolences to the Deol Family.”
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