Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away today after a prolonged illness. The 89-year-old star took his last breath on Monday afternoon at his residence, according to police sources quoted by news agency PTI.
His final rites were held at the Vile Parle crematorium, where several major Bollywood personalities โ including Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aamir Khan โ came to pay their respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over Dharmendraโs demise through a post on X, making this one of the most emotional moments highlighted across Breaking News India updates today.
Dharmendraโs passing has sent shockwaves through the entire film industry. Celebrities gathered at the crematorium to bid him a final farewell.
Producer-director Karan Johar honored the legendary actor on social media, writing that this marks the end of an era. He remembered Dharmendra as a towering megastar, a symbol of mainstream Indian cinema, incredibly charming, and blessed with a mysterious screen presence. He added that Dharmendra will forever remain a true legend whose name will continue to shine in the history of cinema โ a sentiment echoed across major Breaking News India reports.
Actress Kajol also shared a picture with her son Yug to pay tribute to the late superstar.
