Hindi cinema icon actor Dharmendra passes away aged 89
Hindi cinema’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra passed away today, November 24th, at the age of 89. According to reports, the actor passed away today. An ambulance arrived at the actor’s home, causing renewed tension among his fans. Previous rumors of his death had shocked the entire nation. The actor passed away before his 90th birthday. He was scheduled to celebrate his 90th birthday on December 8, 2025.
Rumors of death had surfaced earlier
Recently, the actor was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital due to ill health. He was on ventilator support in the ICU ward for 11 days, and rumors of his death spread, angering the veteran actor’s entire family. A video of the actor was also released from the hospital, which went viral on social media. In this video, Dharmendra was on the hospital bed and his family members were present with him.
The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people. Dharmendra Ji was…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2025
He had been ill for several days
Dharmendra had been ill for several days and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on October 31st with breathing problems. He was discharged from the hospital on November 12th. His family released a statement stating that he was recovering. He breathed his last on November 24th at the age of 89.
Worked in over 300 films
Dharmendra Deol was born on December 8, 1935. He was an Indian actor, producer, and politician, known primarily for his work in Hindi films. In a career spanning 65 years, he appeared in over 300 films and holds the record for starring in the most number of hits in Hindi cinema.
