Dharmendra passes away: PM Modi calls it 'end of an era'; offers condolences to Deol family

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected Monday condoled the decease of seasoned histrion Dharmendra, calling it the "end of an era" successful Indian cinema.In a societal media station connected X, PM Modi said that Dharmendra brought charm and extent to each relation helium played successful his films."The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the extremity of an epoch successful Indian cinema. He was an iconic movie personality, a phenomenal histrion who brought charm and extent to each relation helium played. The mode successful which helium played divers roles struck a chord with countless people," the Prime Minister said.

"Dharmendra Ji was arsenic admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this bittersweet hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans.

Om Shanti," helium added.Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu besides expressed grief implicit the actor's death, calling it a "great nonaccomplishment to Indian cinema.""The demise of seasoned histrion and erstwhile Member of Parliament Shri Dharmendra Ji is simply a large nonaccomplishment to Indian cinema. One of the astir fashionable actors, helium delivered galore memorable performances during his decades-long illustrious career," the President said successful a societal media station connected X.

"As a towering fig of Indian cinema, helium leaves down a bequest which volition proceed to animate young generations of artists. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers," the President added.Dharmendra passed distant successful Mumbai astatine the property of 89, conscionable days earlier his 90th birthday. The histrion was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month.Dharmendra, known arsenic the 'He-Man of Bollywood', leaves down an unmatched bequest spanning implicit six decades and 300 films.His past movie volition beryllium Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis, besides starring Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat. The movie is scheduled for merchandise connected December 25, 2025.