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Bollywood iconic star Dharmendra passes away at 89
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, celebrated for his effortless versatility in both romantic comedies and high-energy action films, has died at the age of 89.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tribute shared on social media, described his passing as “the end of an era in Indian cinema.”
“Dharmendra Ji was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played,” the prime minister said.
The actor had not been well recently and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.
Over a remarkable six-decade career, Dharmendra appeared in more than 250 films, served as a member of parliament, and was honoured with one of India’s highest civilian awards.
In the 1980s, Dharmendra starred in a string of action movies, earning him the nickname “He-Man”.
The most iconic role of his career was arguably the lovable rogue Veeru that he played in the 1975 classic “Sholay” (“Embers”).
The father of six also dabbled in production, with movies starring his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol.
His last film will be Sriram Raghavan’s “Ikkis” (“Twenty-one”), which is set for release next month.
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