Dharmendra Death News: Bollywood Actor Dharmendra Deol Passes Away at 89; Funeral at Pawan Hans Crematorium

Legendary Bollywood icon Dharmendra, affectionately remembered as the "He-Man" of Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 89. , sources close to IANS confirmed. The news comes less than a month after the legendary actor was discharged from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. On November 12, Dharmendra had returned home in a stable condition after receiving treatment, with doctors reporting that he was recovering well.

Dharmendra Passed Away at 89? Ambulance Seen Outside 'He-man's Residence

The veteran actor took his last breath in Mumbai, marking the end of a glorious career that spanned over six decades and left an indelible mark on Indian film history.

Dharmendra Health Update

At the time of his discharge, Dr. Rajiv Sharma from Breach Candy Hospital told IANS, "Dharmendra ji has gone from the hospital with full satisfaction. His family has taken him home. Everything has been arranged for him. He is in a stable condition. I request the public not to spread false news but instead pray for his recovery so that he can celebrate his next birthday with pride."

Earlier in November, on the 10th, sources had reported that Dharmendra was critical and on life support, and he had been under strict medical observation since October 31. The superstar, who would have turned 90 on December 8, had been receiving care from top medical professionals in Mumbai.

Dharmendra's Last Film; Ikkis Releasing on 25 December 2025

Veteran actor Dharmendra's final film, "Ikkis," directed by Sriram Raghavan, is set to release worldwide on December 25, 2025. In the movie, he plays a pivotal role as the father of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, marking the last on-screen appearance of the legendary Bollywood icon.

The film, a war drama based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, stars Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher and is slated for release in December.

On the professional front, Dharmendra was last seen in the 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which starred Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest, most handsome, and commercially successful stars in Indian cinema, Dharmendra's career spanned over six decades, during which he appeared in more than 300 films. He holds the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema and was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Dharmendra Deol To 'He-man' of Bollywood; Know Dharmendra's Iconic Films

Dharmendra made his cinematic debut in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and gained widespread popularity in the mid-1960s with films such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar, and Aaye Din Bahar Ke. From the late 1960s through the 1980s, he delivered several box-office hits, including Ankhen, Shikar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Ghulami, Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Elaan-E-Jung, and Tahalka.

Dharmendra's Greatest Movies of All Time

In addition to his leading roles, Dharmendra also starred in critically acclaimed films such as Anpadh, Bandini, Haqeeqat, Mamta, Majhli Didi, Satyakam, Naya Zamana, Samadhi, Resham Ki Dori, Chupke Chupke, Dillagi, The Burning Train, Ghazab, Do Dishayen, and Hathyar. In the late 1990s and 2000s, he successfully transitioned to character roles in films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Life in a... Metro, Apne, Johnny Gaddaar, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.

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