Dharmendra Health Updates Highlights: Aamir Khan And Gauri Spratt Visit Veteran Actor At Breach Candy Hospital
Bollywood icon Dharmendra has passed away at 89. Follow LIVE updates as family, celebrities, and fans mourn the loss of the veteran actor at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.
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Bollywood has lost one of its most iconic stars. Veteran actor Dharmendra, lovingly known as the He-Man of Indian Cinema, has passed away at the age of 89.The actor, who...More
Bollywood has lost one of its most iconic stars. Veteran actor Dharmendra, lovingly known as the He-Man of Indian Cinema, has passed away at the age of 89.The actor, who had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital over the past week due to breathing complications, was reportedly under observation and on ventilator support before his demise.As news of his passing spread on social media, tributes began pouring in from across the film industry, political circles, and fans worldwide.Dharmendra’s family — including sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and wife Hema Malini — are at the hospital. Several celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Amitabh Bachchan have also been spotted arriving to pay their respects.A Storied Career Spanning Six Glorious DecadesBorn on December 8, 1935, in Punjab, Dharmendra Singh Deol entered the Hindi film industry after winning a Filmfare–Bimal Roy Productions talent hunt in 1958. The competition also discovered the legendary Rajesh Khanna, marking a defining moment for the future of Indian cinema.Dharmendra made his acting debut with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960) and went on to become one of the most celebrated stars of the 1960s and 1970s.From the intense drama of Phool Aur Patthar (1966) to the timeless comedy Chupke Chupke (1975), the high-octane action of Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), and the unforgettable Sholay (1975) — where his portrayal of the lovable Veeru cemented his legend — Dharmendra remained a cornerstone of Indian cinema.He was admired for his natural acting, rugged charm, and humility, earning him the enduring title of Garam Dharam.Beloved by Fans, Respected by GenerationsBeyond his on-screen charisma, Dharmendra was celebrated for his grounded personality and warmth. Despite his superstar status, he always maintained his humility — often referring to his fans as family.He shared a long and successful personal and professional journey with Hema Malini, with whom he starred in multiple hits like Seeta Aur Geeta and Dream Girl.In recent years, he remained active, appearing in films like Yamla Pagla Deewana alongside his sons and in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani (2023), where his gentle portrayal left audiences teary-eyed.
Dharmendra Health LIVE Updates: Shatrughan Sinha Sends Prayers For Dharmendra’s Speedy Recovery
As veteran actor Dharmendra continues to battle health issues, warm wishes have been pouring in from across the industry. His close friend and colleague, Shatrughan Sinha, expressed his heartfelt prayers for the legendary star’s well-being in a recent interaction with Rediff.
“I wish my friend many more years of a healthy life. He has so much to be proud of. Now his grandsons are also actors. That's three generations of the Deols in our film industry. That is not a small achievement,” Sinha said, fondly reflecting on Dharmendra’s enduring legacy.