Veteran Bollywood legend **Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89** after battling health issues since early November. His last rites were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai, attended by top celebrities including his close friend and co-star **Amitabh Bachchan**, along with Abhishek Bachchan, Agastya Nanda, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan[2][3][5][7]. Amitabh Bachchan, who shared iconic screen chemistry with Dharmendra in films like *Sholay* and *Chupke Chupke*, mourned his demise poignantly on his blog. He described Dharmendra as an epitome of greatness, not just for his physical presence but for his immense heart and simplicity. Bachchan said Dharmendra left "a silence with an unbearable sound" and emphasized his rare charm, warmth, and earthly nature rooted in his Punjabi village upbringing. He highlighted that Dharmendra remained unsullied despite the changing film fraternity over decades, leaving behind a lasting void[2]. Dharmendra was in and out of the hospital for respiratory issues and was under continuous medical supervision at Breach Candy Hospital before his death. Despite rumors circulating earlier in November about his demise, he was confirmed stable by his family until the final days[1]. His last film *Ikkis*, starring Agastya Nanda (Bachchan's grandson), is set to release this Christmas[2]. The film industry, fans, and political leaders expressed deep grief, calling his death an irreparable loss. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed it a "tragedy" for Indian cinema[5]. In summary, Dharmendra's passing marks the end of an era defined by his hearty persona, iconic performances, and genuine warmth, greatly mourned by the Bollywood fraternity and the nation[2][3][5].
Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmendra
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amitabh-bachchan-mourns-the-demise-of-his-sholay-co-star-dharmendra-leaving-behind-silence-with-an-unbearable-sound/articleshow/125552799.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLlIrlql_TI
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vz_ieWsQ2M
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dharmendra-death-updates-film-icon-dies-at-89-funeral-ceremony-in-mumbai-9689581
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EjrJ8vSud0
7.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dharmendra-health-latest-update-security-tightened-near-dharmendras-residence-10383046/
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/we-lost-another-gem-amitabh-bachchan-and-dharmendra-pay-tributes-to-co-star-jagdeep/articleshow/76871889.cms
9.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/amitabh-bachchan-and-other-celebs-arrive-for-dharmendra-last-rites-71577
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Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmendra
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amitabh-bachchan-mourns-the-demise-of-his-sholay-co-star-dharmendra-leaving-behind-silence-with-an-unbearable-sound/articleshow/125552799.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLlIrlql_TI
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vz_ieWsQ2M
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dharmendra-death-updates-film-icon-dies-at-89-funeral-ceremony-in-mumbai-9689581
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EjrJ8vSud0
7.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dharmendra-health-latest-update-security-tightened-near-dharmendras-residence-10383046/
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/we-lost-another-gem-amitabh-bachchan-and-dharmendra-pay-tributes-to-co-star-jagdeep/articleshow/76871889.cms
9.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/amitabh-bachchan-and-other-celebs-arrive-for-dharmendra-last-rites-71577
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