Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at 89. The news was confirmed by filmmaker Karan Johar.
In his Instagram, Johar posted, "It is an end of an ERA….. a massive mega star… the embodiment of a HERO in mainstream cinema… incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence … he is and will always be a bonafide Legend of Indian Cinema… defining and richly present in the pages of cinema history … but mostly he was the best human being… he was so loved by everyone in our industry …. He only had immense love and positivity for everyone … his blessings, his hug and his incredible warmth will be missed more than words can describe …. Today there is a gaping hole in our industry … a space that can never be filled by anyone … there will always be the one and only DHARAMJI… we love you kind Sir…. We will miss you so much…. The heavens are blessed today…. It will always be my blessing to have worked with you…. And my heart says with respect, reverence and love…. Abhi Na jao chodke…. Ke dil abhi bhara nahi……OM SHANTI. (sic)"
Earlier this month, the "He-Man" of Bollywood was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital due to age-related complications. He was on ventilator support due to breathing difficulties. He was later discharged, with his family stating that he was recuperating at home.
Dharmendra was last seen in Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor's film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. His last project was Sriram Raghavan directorial Ikkis headlined by Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda.
Maddock Films shared a poster of Dharmendra's character from Ikkis on Monday morning, four hours before the news of his demise.
