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November 25, 2025 4:54 PM

IFFI 2025 pays tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra today, honouring his contribution to Indian cinema. The festival joined the nation in mourning the loss of one of its most beloved icons, who passed away on Monday. Noted filmmaker Rahul Rawail remembered Dharmendra as “an iconic actor and an exceptional human being,” urging everyone to celebrate his life while acknowledging the grief of his family. Speaking at the homage, Rawail reca...

November 24, 2025 6:33 PM

Tollywood pays tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra

Members of the Telugu film industry on Monday mourned the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, recalling his contribution to Indian cinema and his association with colleagues across languages. Megastar Chiranjeevi said Dharmendra was “not only a legendary actor but also a remarkable human being,” adding that his humility and warmth left a lasting impression. He extended condolences to the family, especially Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Veteran actor Mohan Babu said he was deeply sad...

November 24, 2025 5:51 PM

Veteran actor Dharmendra passes away at 89; leaders pay tribute

Condolences poured in from political leaders on Monday following the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The 89-year-old actor passed away at his residence in Mumbai after a prolonged period of ill health. His final rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, with several members of the film fraternity in attendance. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described Dharmendra’s demise as “heartbreaking” and an “irreparable loss” to Indian ci...

November 24, 2025 4:30 PM

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra dies at 89; PM Modi mourns “end of an era”

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, whose career spanned more than six decades and over 300 films, died on Monday at the age of 89, just weeks before his 90th birthday on December 8. Condolences poured in from across the country as political leaders, film personalities, and fans reacted to the news of his death. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing Dharmendra as an “iconic film personality” and “a phenomenal actor,” wrote on X: “The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an e...