Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Actress Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol were seen with folded hands. They were captured in their car outside the Pawan Hans crematorium in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai after the cremation of Dharmendra.
The who’s who of the industry reached the Pawan Hans crematorium. The actor, who was earlier admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai, was discharged after he showed recovery. He was recovering at his Juhu residence. The actor was reportedly put on a ventilator, as he was suffering from breathing difficulties. However, he passed away on Monday.
As the news spread through the Bollywood circles, members of the fraternity paid their last respects to him. Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan reached the crematorium in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar remembered the late actor in his social media post. The late actor’s family also reached the crematorium.
Dharmendra was one of Bollywood’s most enduring and beloved stars. He was born in 1935 in Punjab, and began his career in the early 1960s, after he was discovered through a talent hunt competition. In the late 1950s, Filmfare magazine, in collaboration with Bimal Roy Productions, organized a nationwide talent contest to find new faces for Hindi cinema.
He entered the competition and was selected as the winner in 1958, chosen for his striking looks and natural charm. This victory opened the door to the film industry for him. The same talent hunt would later go on to discover Rajesh Khanna, one of Hindi cinema’s biggest superstars.
Dharmendra quickly rose to fame with his charming looks, emotional depth, and effortless screen presence. His versatility allowed him to excel in romance, action, and comedy alike. Some of his most iconic films include ‘Phool Aur Patthar’, which established him as a leading man, and ‘Sholay’, where his portrayal of the lovable, witty Veeru became legendary.
Dharmendra was a recipient of Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award of India.
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