80-year-old Dharmendra lists advantages of yoga, talks about himself: 'People name me previous, however I'm nonetheless younger'

Jun 21, 2025 01:19 PM IST

Dharmendra has emphasised that sustaining a balanced thoughts and physique has been essential for his longevity within the demanding world of cinema.

On the event of the eleventh International Day of Yoga, veteran actor Dharmendra mirrored on the importance of yoga, its deep roots in Indian civilisation, and the way it has positively influenced his personal life. Dharmendra spoke to ANI in regards to the custom of yoga and the way it has develop into a significant a part of private and world well-being. (Also Read | Dharmendra pokes enjoyable at drama round kiss with Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

Dharmendra, now in his 80s, expressed his continued enthusiasm for all times and work regardless of the passing years.

The actor credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for championing yoga worldwide, alongside yoga guru Ramdev, who performed an instrumental function in making yoga a world phenomenon. “I think Modi ji started it, and before that, Ramdev ji also began this movement. Many people from other countries wanted to patent it, but it didn’t happen. This is our civilisation, our culture, which has been going on for centuries. And it is necessary,” Dharmendra stated.

The actor emphasised that yoga isn’t just an train however a robust treatment for varied well being points. “Yoga can cure many diseases. If you have breathing problems, remember that health is wealth,” he added, underlining yoga’s function in each bodily and psychological wellness.

Dharmendra, now in his 80s, expressed his continued enthusiasm for all times and work regardless of the passing years. “Many people call me old, but I am still young,” he stated with a smile.

The actor, who has lengthy been related to energy and vitality on display, shared that his connection to health and well being has been a lifelong pursuit.

“I used to dream of working hard and cycling. I would see my reflection in film posters and ask myself, ‘What am I going to achieve?’ I used to wake up at night and dream, and when I woke up in the morning, I would ask the mirror,” the actor stated.

Dharmendra additionally emphasised that sustaining a balanced thoughts and physique has been essential for his longevity within the demanding world of cinema.

This yr’s International Yoga Day celebrations additionally noticed Prime Minister Modi taking part in a mass yoga session on the scenic Visakhapatnam shoreline.

Over 300,000 people joined him, reinforcing this yr’s theme–Yoga for One Earth, One Health.

PM Modi, addressing the gathering, hailed yoga as a present “beyond age” that unites humanity throughout all boundaries. He pressured that yoga belongs to everybody, no matter age, background, or bodily means, and praised the well being and concord it fosters globally.

The United Nations had declared June 21 because the International Day of Yoga in 2014, after India proposed the initiative on the General Assembly.