Dharmendra Death: Dharmendra, a legendary Bollywood actor, has died at the age of 89. He had been dealing with age-related issues for the past few days. On Monday, he said his goodbyes to the world. Dharmendra has appeared in over 250 films during the course of his six-decade career. Let us have a peek at some lesser-known facts about Bollywood’s He-Man.
Dharam Singh Deol was born in a small Punjab town and moved to Mumbai after winning a talent hunt competition judged by Bimal Roy.
Dharmendra, a born superstar, has always wanted to be an actor. His mother, who had always supported his goals, suggested that he write a letter seeking to act in films, and her suggestion succeeded! Young Dharam applied to Filmfare’s new talent hunt with his photos.
Dharmendra got recognition from the film ‘Phool Aur Patthar’. It was the first hit of his career.
Bollywood’s all-time hit Jodi, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, have collaborated on 28 films. The two eventually fell in love after meeting on the sets of Tum Haseen Main Jawan in 1970.
In 1987, the “He-Man of Bollywood” became the only Bollywood actor to have seven consecutive box office hits in a single year.
For his services to Hindi cinema, Dharmendra was honored with the Padma Bhushan Award in 2012, the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997, and the Best Contribution to Indian Cinema award in 2004.
One of the most stunning heroes in Hindi cinema history is Dharmendra. The renowned actor Dilip Kumar once expressed his desire to have a personality similar to Dharmendra in the future life after witnessing his good health and attractive appearance.
Govinda is a huge admirer of Dharmendra in films. Govinda sent his pregnant wife a picture of Dharmendra in the hopes that their unborn child will be as lovely as Dharmendra. Dharmendra started crying as soon as he learnt about this.
Dharmendra and one of his favorite co-stars, Sharmila Tagore, have the same birthday. The two are quite close, having worked together on numerous films, including Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s three classics Anupama, Satyakam, and Chupke Chupke.
There is a ‘Dhaba’ based on Dharamji called ‘Garam Dharam’. The entire restaurant design revolves around the renowned actor Dharmendra. It receives accolades for its lively and fascinating atmosphere. I became engrossed in the filmy era of the 1980s and 1990s, with the telephone, bullet bike, handpump, and other inventions, and the art and creativity are excellent.
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at his home in Mumbai on November 24 at the age of 89. The actor passed just twelve days after being released from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he had been treated in late October due to Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, On December 8, he would have turned 90.
