Bollywood ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra Deol dies at 89

Dharmendra Deol, who rose to fame as one of India’s most well-known actors and a hero in Bollywood, passed away at the age of 89.

Dharmendra had been ill for a month and was survived by six wives. According to Indian media reports from Monday at home, he passed away in Mumbai.

Although the actor’s family did not release an official statement, several of his contemporaries, including actor Amitabh Bachchan, gathered at a Juhu crematorium for his burial.

Producer and director Karan Johar, who starred Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’s 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Rocky and Rani’s Love Story), wrote in an Instagram post that “a massive mega star, the embodiment of a hero in mainstream cinema.”

The actor’s death, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, he said.

He was a legendary actor who had charisma and depth in every role he played, according to the reviewer. Many people were moved by the variety of roles he played, Modi wrote on social media.

An era in Indian cinema is over, and Dharmendra Ji’s passing signifies it. He was a famous actor who had a great sense of humor and depth in every role he played. Numerous people were moved by his varied roles and his acting. …Dharmendra Ji was …

Top actor of his generation

Dharmendra, who is well-known by his first name, acted in more than 300 movies over the course of his more than 60 years of acting.

Dharmendra is one of India’s most recognizable actors because he combines the action heroism of an action star with the tenderness of a romantic lead, making him known as Bollywood’s “He-Man.”

Dharmendra was born in Punjab province in 1935, moved to Mumbai, and starred in his first movie in 1960, and won a talent contest sponsored by a film magazine.

He became a star of his generation in everything from arthouse movies to soft romances, action movies, and goofy comedies in the years that followed.

Sholay (Embers), a famous film starring a band of illiterate bandits, was one of his notable roles in a famous film. The 1975 movie, which was released in 1975, has become a part of Indian culture, and Dharmendra’s dialogue has had an impact on movies ever since.

Before becoming famous, Dharmendra wed his first wife, Prakash Kaur.

He married her in 1980, without divorcing Kaur, after working with Hema Malini in a number of movies.