Karan Johar confirmed Dharmendra’s death on Instagram and paid tribute to him.
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89.
Several Bollywood actors and their families were seen coming outside his residence in white clothes.
According to Indian media, Dharmendra breathed his last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Monday, and several Bollywood actors and their families were seen coming outside his residence in white clothes.
Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar also confirmed Dharmendra’s death on Instagram and paid tribute to him.
Indian media says that Dharmendra was shifted to the hospital two weeks ago due to breathing difficulties, while he also underwent eye surgery in April this year.
According to reports, Dharmendra last showed his acting chops in the film ‘Akis’, which is scheduled to release on December 25.
In May 2025, the Bollywood Actor Mukul Dev, best known for his role in the film “Son of Sardar”, has passed away at the age of 54.
A look at the legendary actor’s career:
It should be noted that Dharmendra started his career in 1960 with the film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honour, by the Government of India in 2012.
In his career spanning 6 decades, Dharmendra has done award-winning films like ‘Sholay’, ‘Yaadun Ki Baaraat’, ‘Mera Gaon Mera Desh’, ‘Nookar Biwi Ka’, ‘Phul Aur Pat’, ‘Phul Aur Patli’.
Born as Dharmendra Kewal Krishna Deol in a village in Ludhiana, Punjab, he married Prakash Kaur in 1954 at the age of 19 before entering the film industry.
Later, he fell in love with actress Hema Malini, whom he married.
Even at the age of 89, Dharmendra remained active on social media, often sharing videos that promote healthy living.
Many of his Instagram posts showed him driving a tractor, tending to his farm, and offering his fans simple life lessons and farming advice.
