"Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences, saying the actor's death marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people, Modi said on social media platform X."
"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. Though most of his fame came from roles in which he embodied the archetype of a larger-than-life hero upright, patriotic and fearless his charming performances in romantic hits equally made him popular with the masses."
"Dharmendra's performance in Sholay (1975) Bollywood's take on the Spaghetti Western and regarded as one of India's greatest films earned him enduring popularity. His role in Bollywood classic Sholay, where he played an affable character alongside Amitabh Bachchan, his co-actor in the film, cemented his status as a superstar. The duo's on-screen partnership also became one of Bollywood's most iconic pairings."
Dharmendra died Monday at age 89 after recent hospital stays in Mumbai. He would have turned 90 on Dec. 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his death the end of an era and praised his charm and depth in diverse roles. Often called Bollywood's He-Man, Dharmendra combined action-star heroism with romantic tenderness, achieving widespread popularity. His performance in Sholay (1975) earned enduring acclaim, and roles in Chupke Chupke and Mera Gaon Mera Desh made him highly recognizable. His on-screen partnership with Amitabh Bachchan and frequent collaborations and marriage to Hema Malini cemented his iconic status.
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