HE MAN OF BOLLYWOOD DHARMENDRA PASSES AWAY AT 89, CONSIGNED TO FLAMES AT VILE PARLE
Legendary Bollywood actor, known as the He Man of Bollywood Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 at his residence and cremated at Pawan Hans Crematorium today.
Eminent Bollywood actor and his wife Hema Malini,Sunny Deol , Bobby Deol, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, all Deol family members, Amit Khan, Ramesh Sippy, Abhishekh Bachchan,Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, Shahrukh Khan etc were at the Pawan Hans Crematorium at Virle Parle, Mumbai when Sunny Deol have fire to his father’s corpse.
Even Karan Johar, producer has confirmed this news.
It may be recalled that fourteen days before – news about Dharmendra’s death was circulated in social media and his actress wife Hema Malini has condemned it in strongest possible terms and taunted the reporters of news channels as to how can they be so ridiculous and irresponsible to spread fake rumours of a dignified doctor who is actually alive.
A versatile star with a shining film career spanning more than sixty years Dharmendra’s sons Sunny and Bobby Deol had also denied these rumours.
Finally he was brought back home hale and hearty, but today the HE MAN of the Bollywood , heartthrob of millions Dharmendra breathed his last after he was taken to hospital sending shock waves in the entire film industry. It’s indeed an end of an era.
The last movie of Dharmendra titled EKKIS is likely to be released shortly.
Dharmendra had acted in three hundred films with 98 being super duper hits with 45 films exclusively with Hema Malini and eighteen movies with Jaya Prada. He was considered to be the most handsome hero in Mumbai film industry, always joyous, open hearted and down to earth connected with his roots. He was fond of narrating Shero Shaharies and carried a fans following of several crores, worldwide.
The president Draupadi Murmu has deeply condoled the death of a legendary actor writing on X : The demise of veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is a great loss to Indian cinema. One of the most popular actors, he delivered numerous memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career. As a towering figure of Indian cinema, he leaves behind a legacy which will continue to inspire young generations of artists. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.
The prime minister Narendra Modi has expressed his deepest condolences on the sad demise of the legendary actor Dharmendra. The prime minister wrote on X : 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 equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans. Om Shanti.
The veteran Congress leader,MP Rajya Sabha and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condoled the death of Dharmendra saying that he ruled the heard of millions and left a lasting impression on his due hard fans. He wrote on X :
The Indian film industry lost a precious star today.
Renowned actor Dharmendra is no more with us. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 2012, Dharmendra ruled the hearts of cinema lovers for decades, leaving a lasting impression with his exceptional acting and simple lifestyle.
His passing marks the end of an era. I express my deepest condolences to his family and millions of fans in this time of grief. May his soul rest in peace.
Out of his more than three hundred films the He Man and most handsome hero of Mumbai film industry Dharmendra’s top 5 movies include classics like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Satyakam, which showcase his versatility in action and comedy, as well as critically acclaimed dramas like Anupama and early hits like Phool Aur Patthar. He will be remembered for ever and will be known as a sombre, down to earth superstar of Bollywood who finally left this world fir his eternal journey as an institution not as an individual thus making sure that it’s indeed an end of an era. Kudos Dharmendra. RIP.
