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Veteran actor Dharmendra died on November 24 at the age of 89 in his Mumbai home.
His last rites were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai, where members of the film fraternity and family have gathered to pay their final respects.
Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aamir Khan and several other industry colleagues were seen arriving at the funeral to bid farewell to the iconic star, whose contribution to Indian cinema spans over six decades.
The actor died 12 days after being discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where he had been treated in late October after complaining of breathlessness. He would have turned 90 on December 8.
Dharmendra, who made his debut in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, started out his career playing common man roles in the 1960s in films such as Anpadh, Bandini, Anupama and Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke.
He later graduated to playing lead roles in Sholay, Dharam Veer, Chupke Chupke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and Dream Girl.
Dharmendra was last seen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. His next cinematic appearance is Ikkis, fronted by Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda. The film is slated to be released on December 25.
Dharmendra leaves a legacy of great performances, an impressive filmography, and generations of adoring fans.
