New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday. He was 89 years old. The family has not yet released any official confirmation regarding his death.
Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on October 31 after having trouble breathing.
Dharmendra’s old video message
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After his demise, his old video message which the actor shared on his official Instagram handle has resurfaced. In the video, Dharmendra, dressed in a green sweater and black trousers, talks about life and death and writes in the caption: “Guys, you might like this.”
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The message shared on June 8 included a heart-touching poetry that fans loved, “After getting everything, we get everything-e-zindagi kuch bhi nahi, kambakkht jaan kyun jaate hain. Pata nahi kahan lejayenge, kaun lengega, saath lejayenge. Take care of yourself, enjoy your life. Love everyone.”
Netizens immediately flooded the comments with messages of praise, remembering the “He-Man” of Bollywood as a true legend and wishing him a speedy recovery at the time.
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Dharmendra’s last video post
In his last video, the veteran actor wishes his fans, “Happy Dussehra to all the brothers, sisters, children, may God give you long health and happiness…”
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Dharmendra’s last film
Earlier this year, Dharmendra had shared the trailer of his upcoming film Ikkis on Instagram, starring Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda. The film, directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films, is scheduled to release on December 25, 2025. Dharmendra wrote along with the trailer:
“He was twenty-one, he will remain twenty-one… #EkkisTrailer out now. Share your #KissaAtTwenty-One because every legendary story begins young. In theaters this Christmas, 25th December 2025!”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the actor, describing his demise as “the end of an era in Indian cinema”. On X, the PM said, “Dharmendra ji’s demise marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor, who brought charm and depth to every role he played. Dharmendra ji was equally appreciated for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family, friends and countless fans. Om Shanti.”
Dharmendra leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of Bollywood’s most beloved actors, remembered for his versatility, charisma and lasting impact on generations of audiences.