Dharmendra Death News Highlights: 'He-Man Of Bollywood' Passes Away At 89, Family Stays Away From Media Frenzy

South Superstar Kamal Haasan shared a tribute to Dharmendra while calling him the ‘kindest icon.’

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar took to their X(formerly Twitter) handle to share their tribute to the ‘He-Man of Bollywood.’

Farhan Akhtar looked heartbroken when he arrived at Dharmendra's residence to show support for the Deol family after the veteran actor's passing.

Vicky Kaushal pays his tribute to Dharmendra by sharing a heartfelt note that reads, “Deeply saddened by the tragic news. You'll always continue to be in our hearts (sic).”

Actress Kajol arrived at Dharmendra's residence.

Taking to his X(formerly Twitter) handle, Rajinikanth penned a heartfelt tribute to his friend Dharmendra after his passing. The note reads, “Farewell, my friend. I will always remember your golden heart and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. My deepest condolences to his family.”

On the passing of Dharmendra, actress Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram account to share a monochrome photo of the actor. 

Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram account to share a photo with Dharmendra along with a long caption detailing how the actor and his family made her feel welcome in Mumbai, at a time when the city was unfamiliar to her. 
 

Fans of Dharmendra camped outside his home and the Pawan Hans crematorium when the last rites of the actor were held. A viral video showed a man dressed up as the actor to pay him the perfect tribute. 

As soon as the news of Dharmendra's passing surfaced, his fans and followers crowded the crematorium and his house to pay him one final respect. A video of a heartbroken fan requesting the security personnel to let her go viral on social media. 

The last rites of Dharmendra have been concluded, and the family members have left for their residence. The family is yet to share a formal statement announcing the actor's demise. 

 

Dharmendra's younger son Bobby Deol left the Pawan Hans crematorium following the last rites of Dharmendra, which were attended by several Bollywood insiders. 

 

Anil Kapoor took to his Instagram account to share a throwback, monochrome photo of Dharmendra with a moving caption. 

Hours after his passing at 89, Dharmendra's old interview of asserting his identity as a patriot went viral online. During a campaign, the veteran actor could be heard saying, “We don’t know ABC of politics, but patriotism is in our blood… Go check what I did in Bikaner.”
 

Dharmendra has featured in over 300 films in the last six decades. Take a look at his most iconic roles. 
 

Actor Sunny Deol, along with his sons Karan and Rajveer Deol, was snapped exiting the Pawan Hans Crematorium after the funeral of Dharmendra. 
 

Ranveer Singh took to his Instagram account to share a photo with Dharmendra from the set of the movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which released in 2023. 

The friendship between Bollywood legends Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan, who co-starred in Sholay, stood the true test of time. 

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also took to her X account to remember the late star. 

Actor Saif Ali Khan was snapped at the Pawan Hans Crematorium as he paid a visit to express condolences to Dharmendra's family after his passing at the age of 89. 

Varun Dhawan took to his Instagram account to share a photo with Dharmendra along with a heartfelt caption. 

Actor Govinda, who has not been in the pink of his health himself, was spotted arriving at the last rites of Dharmendra. 
 

Actor Sunny Deol was spotted returning to his home after the funeral of Dharmendra. 

 

Dharmendra's grandsons Karan and Rajveer Deol were seen visibly devastated as they left from the crematorium following Dharmendra's funeral. 

Did you know Dharmendra's career started with his debut film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in 1960, for which he received a payment of Rs. 51.

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President Droupadi Murmu took to her X account to pay a heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra.

 

In a viral 2018 interview, the Sholay fame, Dharmendra, picked the actor he thinks would be able to portray him best if his life ever got an on-screen adaptation. Dharmendra shared, “I think Salman Khan can do my role in the biopic. He is a darling and has some habits like me. You all know Salman and his habits well. He has gone on me.” 

From Sholay to Seeta Aur Geeta, Bollywood's ‘OG’ hero has delivered several hits whose dialogues have gained cult status over the years. 

Take a look here: Dharmendra's Most Iconic Dialogues That Made Him Bollywood’s He-Man

Veteran actor Dharmendra boasted a reported net worth of between ₹335 crore and ₹450 crore. 

Read to know more: Dharmendra Net Worth And Family Wealth: Bollywood Outsider Built A ₹450 Crore Empire, Launched His Kids In Showbiz

Dharmendra's co-star from the film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya co-star Kriti Sanon took to her Instagram account to share a photo with the actor along with a heartfelt caption. 

Ananya Panday took to her Instagram account to share photos of the veteran actor with her father and actor Chunky Panday. She shared the photos with the caption, "My father's first film and first ever shot on camera was with Dharam ji. Forever special in our hearts. 

 

Dharmendra has four children with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and two daughters with Hema Malini. 

To know more, read here: Dharmendra's Family: Know All About His 2 Wives, 6 Kids And 13 Grandkids

Dharmendra's sons and actors Bobby and Sunny Deol often took to their social media accounts to share rare glimpses with the actor. On June 15, the Animal star shared a photo with the veteran actor on the ocassion of Father's Day. 

 

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who was last seen with Dharmendra in the movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahanii, also attended the actor's funeral in Mumbai, today. 
 

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were among the many Bollywood celebrities who arrived to pay their final respects to Dharmendra. 

 

Hema Malini and Esha Deol were seen leaving the Pawan Hans Crematorium following the passing of Dharmendra. The mother-daughter duo joined their hands, signalling the paparazzi to give them privacy in the difficult time. 

 

Actor Dharmendra first ventured into the restaurant business in 2015 by launching the "dhaba" Garam Dharam in New Delhi. In 2022, he opened another eatery named He-Man on the Karnal Highway.

Dharmendra is also a producer. In 1983, he launched his production house, Vijayta Films. Under this banner, he introduced his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol to Bollywood with successful debuts in Betaab (1983) and Barsaat (1995), respectively. Dharmendra also "presented" his grandson Karan Deol's debut film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (2019). Vijayta Films is now owned and operated by the Deol family.

Dharmendra’s net worth in 2025 is estimated to be between ₹335 crore and ₹450 crore. His most valuable asset is his 100-acre farmhouse in Lonavala, reportedly worth around ₹100 crore. The veteran star and his family also plan to expand further into the hospitality business by developing a resort near the Lonavala farmhouse. According to a report in Economic Times from 2015, Dharmendra partnered with a restaurant chain to build a 30-cottage resort on a 12-acre plot close to the property.

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The 'He-Man of Bollywood' Dharmendra has a cinematic career spanning over six decades. He began his Bollywood career in 1960 and has since featured in more than 300 films. He was last seen in Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon's Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which released in February 2024. He will be next seen in Ikkis.

Sanjay Dutt was spotted arriving at the Pawan Hans crematorium to pay his final respects to Dharmendra on his passing on November 24, 2025. 

 

Dharmendra's last rites and funeral were attended by several Bollywood insiders. Actor Akshay Kumar were among the many celebrities who attended the last rites. 

Dharmendra featured in movies like Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahanii and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulja Jiya before his demise. The actor will be seen in the movie Ikkis, which will release on December 25. 
 

To Know more read: One Last Show! Dharmendra To Light Up Big Screen Posthumously With Agastya Nanda Starrer Ikkis

Actor Anil Kapoor arrived at the Pawan Hans crematorium to pay his final respect to Dharmendra. 

 

Akshay Kumar arrived at the Pawan Hans crematorium to pay his last respects to Dharmendra. He also took to his social media account to pay a moving tribute to the legendary actor. 
 

Kareena Kapoor shared a throwback picture of her grandfather Raj Kapoor embracing Dharmendra, captioning it with the phrases 'Forever in Power' and 'Chardi Kala'.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed grief over the passing of Dharmendra, calling him the “real He-Man of Indian cinema.” Remembering his meetings with the veteran actor, Bhandarkar said Dharmendra was always warm, vibrant, and full of humour. He added that the actor’s immense contribution to Indian cinema marks the end of an era, and his legacy will be remembered forever. “Om Shanti,” he wrote.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan arrived at the crematorium to pay his last respects to Dharmendra. Aamir was among the first celebrities to visit the veteran star at Breach Candy Hospital nearly two weeks ago, when Dharmendra was admitted for treatment. His presence today reflects the deep respect and admiration he held for the legendary actor.

Visuals show the final journey of the actor from his residence to the Pawan Hans crematorium in an ambulance. 

 

Dharmendra's last rites are being held at Mumbai's Pawan Hans Crematorium on November 24. 

 

Amitabh Bachchan, who co-starred with Dharmendra in the movie Sholay, arrived at the crematorium, along with his son Abhishek Bachchan. 
 

Dharmendra's death news comes just weeks before his 90th birthday on December 8, which the family had planned to celebrate grandly.