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Dharmendra Death News Live Update: Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday morning in Mumbai at the age of 89 due to age-related illness. His final rites were held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai, attended by several big names including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, calling Dharmendra’s death “the end of an era in Indian cinema,” praising his humility and impact across generations.
Dharmendra was hospitalized in October after suffering breathing issues and was discharged a few weeks later. He passed away on November 24.
Actor Mahima Chaudhry remembered Dharmendra as her mother’s biggest crush, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the memories. Nimrat Kaur honored him as “the pride of our soil”, and Jaideep Ahlawat reminisced about working with him on the film Ikkis, which marks his final screen appearance. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Dharmendra played the father of war hero Arun Khetarpal.
Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman remembered his kindness and support when others rejected her film. Sudhir Mishra praised Dharmendra’s strong yet gentle screen presence and comedic timing. Vivaan Shah called him a “towering force” and compared him to the majestic Himalayas.
Jaya Bachchan once confessed to having a crush on Dharmendra, calling him astonishingly handsome. Union Minister Raksha Khadse lauded the social messages in his films, and Congress leader Udit called him an evergreen legend.
Ibrahim Ali Khan revealed that Dharmendra launched his mother Amrita Singh’s career, which changed the course of their family’s life. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah also shared fond memories, highlighting Dharmendra’s unforgettable roles in classics like Sholay and The Burning Train.
Dharmendra’s legacy lives on through his iconic films and the lives he touched both on and off screen.
Dharmendra, Bollywood, Funeral, Amitabh Bachchan, Sholay
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