Dharmendra: Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dies at 89
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra died in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of an era in Indian cinema. Widely known for his role as Veeru in the cult classic ‘Sholay’, he acted in over 300 films across six decades. Dharmendra was revered for his looks, charisma, and versatility—earning praise as Bollywood’s “original He-Man” and often called “Garam Dharam”. Born in Punjab in 1935 as Dharam Singh Deol, Dharmendra shot to fame after winning a Filmfare talent contest in the 1950s. From his debut in 1960, he became a leading man in romances, action thrillers, and comedies, starring opposite most top actresses of his time. His partnership with Hema Malini—who became his second wife—remained one of the most storied in Bollywood history. Besides his film career, Dharmendra served as a BJP MP from 2005-2009 but was open about […]