Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (November 24, 2025) remembered Dharmendra as an iconic film personality and a phenomenal actor, whose death marked the end of an era in Indian cinema.

Dharmendra, 89, breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai.

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"The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played," the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

Mr. Modi said the manner in which Dharmendra played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people.