Mumbai | Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89 at his home in Mumbai.
His death came nearly two weeks after he was released from Breach Candy Hospital where he had been admitted in late October due to breathing difficulties.
He was approaching his 90th birthday which would have fallen on December 8.
Dharmendra began his film journey in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and gained recognition in the 1960s for portraying everyday characters in movies such as Anpadh, Bandini, Anupama, and Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke.
As his career progressed he took on major leading roles in iconic films including Sholay, Dharam Veer, Chupke Chupke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and Dream Girl.
The actor’s most recent appearance was in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon
His upcoming film Ikkis featuring Agastya Nanda is scheduled for release on December 25.
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