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The 89-year-old actor had been in and out of south Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital for several days earlier this month. He was later discharged and was continuing his recovery at home.
In Pictures: Iconic moments from Dharmendra’s life
Dharmendra ruled Hindi cinema in the 1960s-1980s period. In this picture, the actor is seen with Saira Banu in ‘Pocket Maar’. The story goes that the 1974 movie was in the making for 4 years. The Hindu ARCHIVES
A young Dharmendra in the early 1960s. Considered an up and coming star, the actor’s first few prominent releases were ‘Anpadh’ and ‘Bandini’. The Hindu ARCHIVES
Dharmendra and Hema Malini were a hit pair in their prime. The Hindu ARCHIVES
The stylish actor in the spy thriller ‘Kheemat’ (1973). The film’s success reinstated Dharmendra’s reputation as a bankable star. The Hindu ARCHIVES
A still from ‘Chupke Chupke’. The 1975 romantic comedy had an ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Dharmendra, Om Prakash and Jaya Bachchan. The Hindu ARCHIVES
A still from ‘Aas Paas’ (1981). Legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi’s recorded song came in this movie. The Hindu ARCHIVES
With Shatrughan Sinha in Vijay Anand’s underrated ‘Blackmail’ (1973).
In ‘Jeevan Mrityu’ which marked the debut of Rakhee. Produced by Tarachand Barjatya, the movie was a runaway hit. The Hindu ARCHIVES
Two powerhouse talents in one frame. With Sanjeev Kumar in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s in ‘Satyakam’ (1969). The Hindu ARCHIVES
In the 1962 hit ‘Anpad’, which boasts of the evergreen song ‘Aapki Nazon Ne Samjha’. The Hindu ARCHIVES
With Amitabh Bachchan in the cult-classic ‘Sholay’. The song, ‘Yeh Dosti’, is an evergreen number to celebrate friendship. The Hindu ARCHIVES
Dharmendra in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s ‘Guddi’, which marked the Hindi debut of Jaya Bachchan. The Hindu ARCHIVES
A poster of Dharmendra’s ‘Haqeeqat’. The 1964 war drama from Chetan Anand received praise for its action sequences. The Hindu ARCHIVES
Dharmendra with sons Bobby and Sunny Deol (left). The Hindu ARCHIVES
Dharmendra with Javed Akhtar, who has penned many of the hit stories for the superstar, including ‘Sholay’ (1975). THE ARCHIVES
One with the family. Dharmendra with wife Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol. The Hindu ARCHIVES
When legends meet. Dharmendra, Yash Chopra, Shatrughan Sinha, and Saira Banu celebrate the birthday of Dileep Kumar. The Hindu ARCHIVES
When the veteran shook a leg with the young stars of Bollywood. A light moment with Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan. The Hindu ARCHIVES
Receives the prestigious Padma Bhushan from President Pratibha Patil in 2012. The Hindu ARCHIVES
Dharmendra with Evergreen Star Dev Anand. The two featured in ‘Return of the Jewel Thief’ (1997), a sequel to Anand’s cult-classic ‘Jewel Thief’ (1967). The Hindu ARCHIVES.
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A police statement said Dharmendra died this morning and funeral arrangements are being made at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Ville Parle suburb of Mumbai.
An ambulance and several cars left Dharmendra’s Juhu residence and Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were seen at the crematorium.
Salman Khan and his father, scriptwriter Salim Khan, were also spotted at the crematorium.
Dharmendra passes away: Read updates here as tributes pour in for the veteran actor
Many celebrities including Karan Johar, Kajol, Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor mourned the actor’s death on social media with Johar calling Dharmendra’s death as the end of an era.
Dharmendra, born Dharam Singh Deol in Punjab in 1935, enjoyed a remarkable six-decade career, featuring in over 300 films and headlining classics such as “Sholay”, “Chupke Chupke”, “Satyakam, “Anupama”, “Seeta Aur Geeta” and many others. He was widely celebrated for his versatility across action, romance and comedy.
Dharmendra is survived by his wife Prakash Kaur, Hema Malini, sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha and Ahana.
With inputs from PTI
Published – November 24, 2025 02:09 pm IST
