Bollywood icon Dharmendra, famously known as “Bollywood’s He-Man,” passed away on Monday in Mumbai. He was 88. The veteran actor had been battling an illness for some time and was undergoing medical treatment. His passing has sent a wave of shock and grief across India.
Family members and prominent figures from the film industry attended his funeral services. Fans worldwide are paying tribute to the legendary actor.
Dharmendra maintained a highly active presence on social media platforms. He regularly shared personal updates and heartfelt messages with his extensive fanbase.
A video shared by Dharmendra on Instagram on October 2 has gained significant traction posthumously. In the clip, the beloved actor extended Dussehra greetings to his followers. He wished them “many wishes for Dussehra” and prayed for “long health and happiness.”
The video shows him seated in a vehicle, surrounded by well-wishers. His sons, Dharmendra and Bobby Deol, and daughter Esha Deol, commented with heart emojis on the post.
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His final Instagram post, dated October 29, was a tag from Maddock Films. This post featured the trailer for the film ‘Ikkis,’ starring Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda.
Dharmendra’s illustrious career spanned more than six decades. He starred in numerous iconic films, including ‘Sholay,’ ‘Chupke Chupke,’ ‘Satyakam,’ and ‘Phool Aur Patthar.’ His powerful screen presence garnered immense love and respect from audiences and peers alike.
The funeral was a gathering of Bollywood luminaries. Among those present were Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Gauri Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Abhishek Bachchan.