"Action film star appeared in more than 300 films in a career spanning more than six decades. Dharmendra Deol, who became one of India's most prominent actors and a Bollywood action hero, has died aged 89. Survived by two wives and six children, Dharmendra had been ill for the past month. He died at home in Mumbai, Indian media reported on Monday."
"Known to his legion of fans by his first name, Dharmendra acted in more than 300 films in a career spanning more than six decades. Often called Bollywood's He-Man, Dharmendra combined the old-school heroism of an action star with the tenderness of a romantic lead, making him one of India's most iconic actors. Born in Punjab province in 1935, Dharmendra won a talent show organised by a film magazine, moving to Mumbai and acting in his first film in 1960."
Dharmendra Deol died at age 89 after a recent illness, at his home in Mumbai. He appeared in more than 300 films over a career spanning more than six decades and was known simply as Dharmendra to his fans. Often called Bollywood's He-Man, he blended action heroism with romantic tenderness and worked in mainstream and arthouse films. Born in Punjab in 1935, he won a talent show, moved to Mumbai and made his film debut in 1960. He is survived by two wives and six children; contemporaries gathered for his funeral and national figures offered condolences.
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