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Dharmendra Passes Away: Veteran actor Dharmendra passes away few days short of his 90th birthday. Karan Johar confirmed the news through his official Instagram account. The 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani' director poured out his heartfelt tribute for the actor. He called him the embodiment of a hero in main-stream cinema. Though official confirmation from his family is still awaited.

Dharmendra Health Scare Earlier This Month

Dharmendra had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital the previous week as his health deteriorated. Reports that he had been put on ventilator support added to growing concern across the film fraternity. His children-Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, and Esha Deol-as well as Hema Malini, were frequently seen visiting the hospital. Several leading Bollywood figures, including Shah Rukh Khan with his son Aryan and Salman Khan, also visited to inquire about his condition.

 

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He remained under medical supervision for several days before being discharged on November 12.

After he returned home, the Deol family issued an official note appealing for privacy and thanking fans and the media. In their statement, they mentioned that Dharmendra had been released from the hospital and would continue his recovery at home. They urged the public and media to avoid speculation and respect his and the family's privacy, adding that the family was grateful for the love, prayers, and good wishes sent for his recovery and well-being. They also noted that Dharmendra held deep affection for his admirers and hoped he would continue to be respected.

Tributes pour in from the film fraternity.

Actress Shilpa Shetty calls late actor Dharmendra a 'true original'

 

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Karan Johar poured his heart out for Bollywood's 'He-Man'

 

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Film analyst Taran Adarsh says that 'Indian Cinema' has lost of of it's most cherished icons.

 

End of an era... Legendary actor #Dharmendra ji is no more... A true gem – humble, warm, and full of grace.#Indian cinema has lost one of its most cherished icons... Om Shanti. #DharmendraDeol twitter/BEiZouxu4E

- taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 24, 2025

Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan posted his heartfelt tribute for the actor.

 

You stood tall, not just in stature, but in spirit ji, thank you for showing us strength can be kind Shanti twitter/aruEYqtcHk

- Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 24, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his tributes for the late actor calling him a phenomenal actor.

 

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

Kajol shares a photo of veteran actor Dharmendra with her son Yug Devgn calling him the 'OG of the Good Man'.

 

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