Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, popularly known as the “He-Man of Indian Cinema”, passed away at the age of 89 on 24 November 2025 in Mumbai. Born on 8 December 1935 in Punjab, he had a film career spanning over six decades with more than 300 films. Some of his most iconic movies include Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Seeta Aur Geeta and Dharam Veer.
He received several honours during his lifetime, including the Padma Bhushan (2012) for his contribution to Indian cinema. His passing marks the end of an era in Hindi film history.
