Bollywood legendary actor Dharmendra breathed his last at age 89 in Mumbai.
The actor, fondly known as He-Man, was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month due to breathing issues.
However, the veteran actor could not survive and passed away at the hospital on Monday morning.
His death marks the end of true Indian cinema and fans as well as celebrities pay their final respects to the actor’s celebrated legacy.
Looking back at his inspiring journey, Dharmendra’s acting career spanned over six decades was filled with unforgettable performances in movies like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Phool Aur Patthar among other cinematic gems.
Meanwhile, the late actor’s upcoming movie Ikkis is going to be his last movie where he played a significant role. It will release in theatres on December 25.
Dharmendra’s wife Hema Malini and his daughter Esha Doel arrived at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle.
Several celebrities such as Amitabh Bachan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and others have also reached at the crematorium for the final rites.
Dharmendra is survived by six children. He shares four children – Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta Deol and Ajeeta Deol – with his first wife, Prakash Kaur.
The late actor reportedly tied the knot for the second time with Sholay co-star Hema in 1980. They both welcomed two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
