- Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24th at the age of 89.
- The announcement of his passing was made from his Mumbai residence, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning six decades.
- The iconic star, known as Bollywood's He-Man, is remembered for his versatility in over 300 films.
- He rose to fame immediately after his debut in 1960, and many of his films—Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Chupke Chupke, Sita Aur Geeta, and Pratigya—became evergreen classics.
- His portrayal of Veeru in Sholay is one of Hindi cinema's most memorable performances and cemented his popularity across generations.
- Dharmendra was last seen on screen in the 2024 film "Teri Baatein Mein Aisa Ulza Jiya," while the poster for his last film, "21" was released on November 24th, just hours before his passing.
- Born as Dharmendra Kewal Krishna Deol on 8 December 1935 in Ludhiana, he also made a mark in public service as a Member of Parliament from Bikaner (2004–2009), representing the BJP.
Tags:
Personalities
