The Digest:
Bollywood icon Dharmendra, celebrated as the "original He-Man" of Indian cinema, has passed away at 89, prompting nationwide tributes and a eulogy from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With a career spanning over 300 films and generations of admirers, his departure signifies not just the loss of a star, but the setting of a sun that long kept an industry illuminated
Key Points:
- Dharmendra died in Mumbai at age 89, as reported by the BBC.
- Prime Minister Modi said his death “marks the end of an era.”
- He was best known for his iconic role as Veeru in Sholay.
- Married actress Hema Malini after a widely publicized romance.
- Colleagues like Salman Khan called him “the most beautiful looking man.”
- He served as a BJP MP from 2005–2009 but found politics challenging.
- His career lasted over six decades, extending into his late 80s.
Sources: BBC, Nigerian Tribune
