Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. The demise of ‘He-Man’, who had a career spanning 6 decades, has been described as an irreparable loss for Indian cinema. Many leaders including Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences.
Mumbai : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday remembered the brilliant journey of Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who left the world in Mumbai at the age of 89. He expressed his condolences to Dharmendra’s family. Amit Shah wrote, “The demise of Dharmendra ji, who touched the hearts of every countryman for 6 decades with his excellent acting, is an irreparable loss for the Indian cinema world. Coming from an ordinary family, he made an indelible mark in the film world. Dharmendra ji was one of the few actors who brought alive the character he touched and with this art, he won the hearts of millions of viewers of all ages. Through his acting, he will always be among us. May God bless his soul. Give place at Shri Charan and give strength to his family and fans to bear this loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.”
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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi described Dharmendra’s demise as “heartbreaking” and an “irreparable loss” to Indian cinema. He wrote, “The news of the demise of the great actor Dharmendra ji is extremely sad and an irreparable loss to the Indian art world. His unique contribution to cinema spanning almost seven decades will always be remembered with respect and fondness. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra ji. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his bereaved family, friends and fans.”
The news of the demise of great actor Dharmendra ji is extremely sad and an irreparable loss for the Indian art world. His unique contribution to cinema spanning nearly seven decades will always be remembered with respect and love.
I pay my heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra ji. In this time of sorrow… pic.twitter.com/a4Wl1JOM3G—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 24, 2025
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Very sad news was received about the demise of famous Indian actor Shri Dharmendra ji. His demise is an irreparable loss to the Indian film industry. Your smile and your characters will always be remembered by all of us.
It is a prayer to God that the departed soul may rest at the feet of the Lord and the bereaved family… pic.twitter.com/pEgkPzorxs— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) November 24, 2025
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The news of the demise of famous Bollywood actor, Padma Bhushan awardee and former Bikaner MP Dharmendra ji is extremely sad.
Through his brilliant acting and simple nature, Dharmendra ji took Indian cinema to new heights. His contribution and personality in the cinema world will always be an inspiration… pic.twitter.com/VXaAfcZ9ad— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) November 24, 2025
The demise of renowned film actor Dharmendra ji is an irreparable loss for the Indian cinema and art world.
He has left an indelible mark on the hearts of cinema lovers with his effective acting. With his simplicity and lively acting, he ruled the hearts of art lovers across the country and the world for decades.
This…— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 24, 2025
The ‘He-Man’ of Indian cinema was unwell for some time. On November 10, Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated. Two days later, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital as the family opted for “home treatment”. The actor was last seen in the 2024 film ‘Teri Baton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’. In the film, he played the role of Shahid Kapoor’s grandfather. The family has not yet revealed the reason for the actor’s demise.