Dharmendra Passes Away: The demise of veteran Bollywood actor,the He-Man of Indian cinema aged 89 years would cast a pall of gloom on the entire film industry and millions of fans worldwide. Some reports even suggested that he had been bedridden for the last few months due to age-related complications and was under special medical observation during these times.
Dharmendra was one of the finest actors of Indian cinema, equipped with an enigmatic enactment presence, a sweet charming smile, and versatility for every kind of performance. In his immortal career, Dharmendra acted in more than 300 films, endowing the world with an extraordinary cinematic legacy. His macho action roles set in a soft romantic mold were just as complete and without bother as any other genre.
The stardom rose on the 1960s and by then he had already found himself firmly in the public’s consciousness with gems like Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Satyakam, Seeta Aur Geeta, Yaadon Ki Baraat, and Chupke Chupke. His way of depicting Veeru in Sholay happens to be one of the very most famous in the memory of Indian cinema.
Even as a person, he received appreciation for his humility and warmth. Married to actress Hema Malini, he became a proud father on actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Esha Deol, who followed the path of cinema as well. Extremely humble in personal appearance, he never forgot to remember his native Punjab.
No sooner had the news broken, celebrity and fan tribute fell all over social media pages reminiscing about the golden era and contributions to the Indian cinema. His death closes one chapter of the greatest eras in Bollywood history.
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For many future generations of movie lovers, the name Dharmendra will be an inspiration; his name will always remain in the hearts of millions as an actor, as an icon, and as a gentleman.