Mumbai, November 24, 2025 : The Indian film industry on Monday came together in grief to honour Dharmendra, the legendary actor whose towering six-decade career shaped generations of cinema lovers. The 89-year-old icon, celebrated for over 300 films including timeless classics like Sholay, Satyakam, Chupke Chupke and Seeta Aur Geeta, breathed his last according to a police statement—though his family is yet to issue a formal confirmation.
Dharmendra’s passing triggered an overwhelming wave of tributes from actors, filmmakers and artists across India, each recalling his warmth, generosity, screen presence and unforgettable contributions to Indian cinema.
Industry Icons Remember the ‘Original He-Man’
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Akshay Kumar hailed him as the hero every child wanted to be, thanking him for inspiring generations.
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Ajay Devgn said the industry had lost a man who shaped “the very soul of cinema.”
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Karan Johar, who directed Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, wrote an emotional note, calling it “the end of an era” and remembering him as both a megastar and a remarkable human being.
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Allu Arjun, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Aamir Khan Productions, Farhan Akhtar, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranveer Singh, Suniel Shetty, Kajol, Raveena Tandon, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Rashmika Mandanna, Bhumi Pednekar, and many more shared heartfelt messages celebrating his kindness, humility, and irreplaceable legacy.
A Legacy That Transcended Cinema
Born Dharam Singh Deol in 1935, Dharmendra rose from Punjab to become one of India’s most loved stars—equally effortless in action, comedy, romance and drama. His unmatched charm earned him titles like the “He-Man of Bollywood”, while his humility earned him enduring affection from co-stars and fans alike.
Actors remembered:
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His warmth that filled rooms,
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His dignity on and off screen,
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His generosity,
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And his ability to touch hearts, from superstars to newcomers.
Survived by a Legacy Written in Love
He is survived by his wife Prakash Kaur, Hema Malini, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha and Ahana.
Even as the film world grieves, Dharmendra’s legacy—his films, his spirit, his love—stands immortal.
