Mumbai, November 24, 2025 — Bollywood legend Dharmendra Singh Deol, popularly known as the He‑Man of Indian Cinema, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89. He breathed his last at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he had been admitted earlier this month due to breathlessness.
Hospital sources confirmed that the veteran actor was placed on ventilator support after his condition worsened. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to age‑related complications just days before his 90th birthday on December 8.
Dharmendra’s death has sent shockwaves across the film industry and among millions of fans worldwide. Tributes poured in immediately after the news broke, with actors, filmmakers, and admirers remembering him as one of the most charismatic and versatile stars in Indian cinema.
Known for his warmth off‑screen and powerful presence on‑screen, Dharmendra’s passing marks the end of an era. His family, including sons Sunny and Bobby Deol and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol, were by his side during his final moments.
The actor’s funeral arrangements are expected to take place in Mumbai, with the film fraternity gathering to bid farewell to one of its most beloved icons.
