The golden era of Bollywood feels a little dimmer today as Dharmendra, the beloved “He-Man” of Hindi cinema, passed away at his Mumbai residence on November 24, 2025. He was 89 years old. A definitive statement from his family regarding the cause of his death is awaited, but his health had reportedly been declining in the period leading up to his passing, just before his 90th birthday celebration in December.
Fans were concerned when Dharmendra was hospitalized at Breach Candy Hospital on November 13, 2025. His sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, were among the many who visited him, along with industry peers like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Earlier, on October 31, a hospitalization was described by his team as a routine medical check-up. Throughout these events, his family appealed for prayers and respect for their privacy.
Unfortunately, the actor became the subject of fake death rumors that spread like wildfire on social media, causing distress to his fans. His daughter, Esha Deol, was quick to dismiss these baseless reports, confirming his stable condition and criticizing the sensationalism. Hema Malini also played a role in calming public fears, confirming he was under continuous medical observation.
Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital on November 12, 2025, with doctors confirming he was well enough for home treatment under medical supervision. The emergence of a video showing him unwell in the hospital, with his sons present, drew sharp criticism for its invasion of his personal space. Dharmendra’s recent performances include ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,’ and he was set to feature in the upcoming film ‘Ikkis’.