President Murmu and PM Modi Express Grief Over Bollywood Legend Dharmendra’s Death

Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. President Droupadi Murmu called his death “a great loss to Indian cinema” and honored his decades-long career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his passing as “the end of an era in Indian cinema,” praising him as a legendary performer known for his simplicity and warmth.

Known as Bollywood’s “He-Man,” Dharmendra worked in over 300 films during his 65-year career. He starred in memorable movies like Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, and Chupke Chupke. The actor had been hospitalized earlier this month after complaining of breathlessness and was placed on ventilator support. After recovering, he returned home but sadly passed away days before his 90th birthday on December 8.

His last rites were performed at Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of close family members. Sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, along with wife Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol, mourned his loss. His final film, Ikkis, a war drama, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025. The entire nation mourns the loss of this cinema icon.