Bollywood legend Dharmendra, known as the 'He-Man' for over 300 films spanning six decades including Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Seeta Aur Geeta, passed away on November 24, 2025, at age 89 in Mumbai after prolonged illness and recent Breach Candy Hospital stays. His family opted for a 'Celebration of Life' at Taj Lands End, Bandra, on November 27 from 5-7:30 PM, skipping traditional prayers to honor his joyful spirit with music and memories. Last rites occurred November 24 at Pawan Hans crematorium, attended by Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar.​

Bobby Deol arrived visibly emotional, eyes teary in his car, accompanied by brother Sunny Deol's son Karan Deol and nephew Abhay Deol, reflecting deep family grief. Hema Malini shared a poignant social media tribute calling Dharmendra her loving husband, devoted father to Esha and Ahana, poet, guide, and constant support through joys and trials. The event drew stars like Rekha, Sidharth Malhotra, Arhaan Khan, Amrita Arora, Sharman Joshi, Suniel Shetty, and Jackie Shroff, with more expected amid tight security.​

Sonu Nigam performed Dharmendra's iconic songs to evoke romance, friendship, and togetherness from his films, aiming to replace sorrow with smiles per Bollywood Hungama. The gathering celebrated his humility, kindness, and family love beyond screen legacy, as PM Narendra Modi termed his passing an era's end.​

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Dharmendra's death followed November 11 false rumors sparking widespread mourning before Hema Malini and Esha Deol debunked them. His rugged charm evolved from 1960s romantic leads to action-comedy versatility, earning global fans.​ Tributes poured from Karan Johar, who called him cinema's embodiment of heroism, underscoring his enduring impact.​

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