Bollywood legendary actor Dharmendra, aged 89, battled for his life and breathed his last today. He was recently admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital because of age-related complications. A few days ago, several media outlets spread false news claiming that the actor had passed away, but Deol’s family strongly denied the rumors.
Dharmendra was later brought home; however, his health deteriorated once again, and he unfortunately passed away. Dharmendra, born as Dharam Singh Deol on December 8, 1935, in Punjab, was one of Indian cinema’s most beloved stars. Known as Bollywood’s timeless “He-Man,” he acted in over 300 films during a career spanning more than 60 years.
He made his debut with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in 1960. He impressed audiences in early romantic dramas like Bandini in 1963 and later became a major force in action films with Phool Aur Patthar in 1966. His role as Veeru in Sholay in 1975, along with Amitabh Bachchan, remains one of the most iconic performances in Hindi cinema. The friendship song “Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge” is still remembered by generations of movie lovers.
Dharmendra married twice and was the proud father of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his contribution to Indian cinema. Even at 89, he continued to stay active.
He had recently recovered from multiple health scares and was preparing for the release of Ikkis in December 2025. The team even unveiled his poster from the film a few hours ago, but now the heartbreaking news of his passing has come to light.
His love for poetry and his simple life at his Lonavala farm made him even more admired by fans. Fans are heartbroken as their favourite actor is no more. Netizens have started expressing their condolences to the Deol family and are remembering the warmth and grace that Dharmendra carried throughout his life. We at 123telugu offer our deepest sympathies to his family and pray that his soul attains peace.