India Mourns Dharmendra: We Bid Farewell to an Exceptional Star
Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89, mourned by Prime Minister Modi.
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Dharmendra, the famous Bollywood star, passed away at the age of 89, mourned by Prime Minister Modi.
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- Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89.
- Prime Minister Modi mourned Dharmendra.
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Death of Dharmendra
Yesterday, at the age of 89, the famous Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away, who shone in romantic comedies and thrilling action films.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in a message on social media that "the death of Dharmendra marks the end of an era in Indian cinema," adding, "He was a prominent cinematic figure and an exceptional actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played." The late actor suffered from a health issue that led to his transfer to a hospital in Mumbai.
In his illustrious career, which spanned six decades, Dharmendra appeared in over 250 films, served as a member of parliament, and received one of the highest civilian honors in India.
During the 1980s, Dharmendra starred in a series of action films, and the character "Veeru," which he portrayed in the classic film "Sholay" in 1975, became the most famous role of his career.
Additionally, Dharmendra, who was a father of six children, produced films starring his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, and his latest film "Ekis," directed by Sriram Raghavan, is set to be released next month.
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Dharmendra
CelebrityFamous Indian Bollywood star
Narendra Modi
👤 Person_MalePrime Minister of India
Mumbai
📍 Location_CityCity in India where Dharmendra was taken to the hospital