Dharmendra over the years
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Dharmendra, one of the biggest stars of the Indian film industry, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. Having played some of the most lovable characters in Hindi cinema, Dharmendra enjoyed the reputation of a bankable actor in Bollywood.
The superstar, affectionately called Bollywood’s “He-Man,” has over 300 films to his name, including notable titles such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, and Dharam Veer, among others.
Dharmendra passes away: Read updates here as tributes pour in for the veteran actor
From the black-and-white romances of the ’60s to the technicolour blockbusters of the ’70s and ’80s, the actor defined the leading man for genarations of filmgoers. The news of his death has sent a shockwave across India.
Here’s a collection of stories from The Hindu on Dharmendra:
Published – November 24, 2025 03:20 pm IST
