Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at the
age of 89 on 24 November.
• The
passing away of veteran actor Dharmendra was announced from his Mumbai
residence, marking the end of a legendary six-decade career.
• The
iconic star, often celebrated as Bollywood’s He-Man, was remembered for his
versatility across more than 300 films.
• He
rose to fame soon after his 1960 debut, and many of his films—including Sholay,
Phool Aur Patthar, Chupke Chupke, Seeta Aur Geeta and Pratigya—went on to
become evergreen classics.
• His
portrayal of Veeru in Sholay remains one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring
performances and strengthened his popularity across generations.
• Dharmendra
was last seen on screen in the 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,
while his final film Ikkis had its poster released earlier on 24 November, just
hours before his demise.
• Born
as Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in Ludhiana on 8 December 1935, he also made
his mark in public service as an MP from Bikaner (2004–2009) representing the
BJP.
• Over
the years, he earned numerous honours including the Padma Bhushan, the Filmfare
Lifetime Achievement Award (1997) and the National Film Award for Best Popular
Film for Ghayal (1990).
• He
has also received lifetime achievement awards from the International Indian
Film Academy (IIFA) (2007) and Zee Cine Awards (2005).
