Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at 89 on Monday, leaving the entertainment world in shock. Fondly remembered as Bollywood’s He-Man, he remains one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic and celebrated stars. He had been unwell for several days and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
He was discharged on November 12. On Monday, an ambulance reached the veteran actor’s house.
Following the news of his demise, tributes have been pouring in across social media. Several Bollywood and South stars have expressed their grief online. Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Dutt, and Madhur Bhandarkar shared heartfelt messages on Instagram and X, remembering the legendary actor.
Heartbroken to hear about Dharam ji. His warmth, generosity and presence inspired generations of artists.
The industry has lost a legend… and we’ve lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.
Rest in peace, Dharam ji.
Om Shanti 🙏🏻---Advertisement---— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 24, 2025
Growing up, Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be…our industry’s original He-Man.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 24, 2025
Thank you for inspiring generations.
You’ll live on through your films and the love you spread. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Vj6OzV20Xz
Strength wrapped in grace. Stardom wrapped in warmth. Heroism wrapped in a pure heart.
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) November 24, 2025
Thats the legacy of Dharam Paaji
To the world he was the He-Man. To those who knew him, he was pure warmth.
Rest In Power Dharam Paaji
ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/sYGPHK0uCL
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Legendary actor #Dharmendra ji. A legend who touched millions of hearts . My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans . pic.twitter.com/LouzDyy0rv
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) November 24, 2025
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dharmendra ji…
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) November 24, 2025
An era he defined can never be replaced and the warmth he brought to Indian cinema will stay with us forever.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family.
Dharam ji was my parents favourite and one of my childhood heroes. He had a warmth you felt even before he spoke. His dignity, his humour, and the way he carried himself on and off screen left a deep mark on everyone who met him or watched him. Losing him feels personal. His… pic.twitter.com/MH62im639x
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) November 24, 2025
Some people don’t just work in your life… they live in your heart. Dharam ji was one of them. It’s a void that can’t be described. My thoughts are with Sunny, Bobby, and the entire family… pic.twitter.com/xXzpyuZlm3
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) November 24, 2025
I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Dharmendra ji, the real He-Man of Indian cinema. I had the privilege of meeting him many times, he was always vibrant & full of humor. His remarkable contributions mark the end of an era in Indian cinema and will be… pic.twitter.com/myuCpnLoO3
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 24, 2025
Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra also paid tribute, sharing heartfelt messages through their Instagram posts and stories.
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