Dharmendra, a towering figure in Hindi cinema and widely adored as “He-Man,” has died at his Mumbai residence at the age of 89. His passing on November 24, 2025, marks the end of an era for Bollywood, where he shone brightly for over six decades. The family has yet to release a definitive statement on the cause of his death, but it is understood that his health had been unstable in the weeks leading up to his passing. His 90th birthday would have been in December.
The health of the celebrated actor became a focal point of public attention in mid-November. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on November 13, 2025, following a decline in his health. During his hospitalization, his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, along with other prominent figures like Hema Malini, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, visited to show their support. The family had assured the public that he was stable and under medical care, requesting privacy. This came after an earlier hospital visit on October 31, which was reported as a routine medical assessment.
Unfortunately, the actor’s health scares were accompanied by a surge of fake death rumors on social media, which caused considerable distress among his fans. Esha Deol publicly refuted these false reports, confirming her father’s stable condition and urging people to stop spreading misinformation and respect the family’s privacy.
Adding to the reassurance, Hema Malini informed fans that Dharmendra was hospitalized for observation and was receiving constant medical attention. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and shared a classic photograph of the actor to remind people of his enduring spirit. Paparazzi captured images of Bobby Deol visiting his father.
Dharmendra was released from Breach Candy Hospital on November 12, 2025. Doctors confirmed his satisfactory condition upon discharge, and his family took him home for continued care. Family sources stated he would be treated at home under doctor’s supervision.
A private video showing Dharmendra in his hospital bed, surrounded by his sons and grandsons, was leaked online, sparking widespread condemnation for the invasion of his privacy. Sunny Deol was later seen expressing his distress over the paparazzi’s behavior.
Dharmendra’s most recent film was ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.’ He was also set to appear in the upcoming biographical war drama ‘Ikkis,’ scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.
