Actor Dharmendra has passed away, he breathed his last at the age of 89. Dharmendra, who had been ill for a long time, had difficulty breathing and his health was continuously deteriorating. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital for regular check-up and treatment. After Dharmendra’s death, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan reacted on social media.
Shikhar Dhawan shared heart-touching post on social media
Dhawan wrote, “You were not only tall in stature but also tall in spirit. Dharmendra ji, thank you for showing us that strength can also be kind.”
Dharmendra suffered from breathing difficulties and several other age-related problems. Despite constant treatment and monitoring at the hospital and home, his condition remained critical. His family members continued to care for him. An ambulance and doctors were arranged at Dharmendra’s home to ensure immediate assistance in case of any emergency. His fans and many members of the film industry also kept receiving regular updates on his health. Many celebrities, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Govinda, visited Dharmendra at the hospital and at his home to inquire about his health. The news of his passing sent shockwaves through the entire film industry.
You stood tall, not just in stature, but in spirit.
Dharmendra ji, thank you for showing us strength can be kind.
Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aruEYqtcHk— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 24, 2025
Dharmendra’s career in Hindi cinema spanned nearly six decades. He was known as the “He-Man” of Bollywood. He began his career in 1960 with the film “Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.” He subsequently starred in memorable films such as “Shola Aur Shabnam,” “Anpadh,” “Bandini,” “Pooja Ke Phool,” “Haqiqat,” “Phool Aur Patthar,” “Anupama,” “Khamoshi,” “Pyaar Hi Pyar,” “Tum Haseen Main Jawan,” “Seeta Aur Geeta,” “Yaadon Ki Baaraat,” and “Sholay.”
