<p>Mumbai: Legendary actor Dharmendra, one of the most handsome and commercially successful stars of the Hindi film industry, passed away in Mumbai on Monday. </p><p>Known as the 'Greek God' for his looks and build, Dharmendra, over the years, had earned sobriquets like He-Man, Garam Dharam, Dharam Paaji. </p><p>He was 89. Some of his biggest hits were <em>Sholay, Satyakam, Anupama, Chupke Chupke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Dharam Veer, Jugnu, Bandini, Dream Girl, Charas, Seeta Aur Geeta</em> and <em>Pratiggya.</em></p>.Dharmendra: The star who could do it all, and did.<p>He is survived by first wife Prakash Kaur, second wife Hema Malini and six children - Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and daughters Vijeeta and Ajeeta from the first wife and Esha and Ahana from the second wife, and their grandchildren. </p><p>Born on December 8, 1935, he died barely a fortnight before what would have been his 90th birthday. </p><p>Dharmendra, a recipient of the coveted Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour, was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital for a regular check-up on October 31. However, his health deteriorated and was reportedly put on a ventilator. He was discharged on November 12 and shifted to his Juhu bungalow, where he was being treated in specially-created ICU-like facilities. </p><p>Dharmendra passed away in the wee hours of Monday.</p><p>The mortal remains were taken to the crematorium off the Pawan Hans helicopter base at Vile Parle in Mumbai where the last rites were performed among the presence of family and members of the film fraternity. The family has so far not specified the cause of death or released any official statement. </p>.Dharmendra's Last Film: 'Ikkis' first look released as tributes pour in for the 'He-Man of Bollywood'.<p>Many of the fans were disappointed that the Deol family kept the last rites private and they were not allowed to offer their tributes or catch a glimpse of the actor. However, film industry members said that the privacy of the family at the time of grief has to be respected. </p><p>Born as Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in a Punjabi Jat family in Nasrali in Ludhiana district of Punjab, he later moved to Sahnewal and studied at Government Senior Secondary School at Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana. </p><p>He earned the sobriquet of He-Man for his great physique and the action roles that he played in Hindi cinema. </p><p>Dharmendra was known for his versatility, looks, charm and magnetic screen presence, which earned cheers from the film-lovers. </p><p>He made his acting debut in 1958 with <em>Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere</em> and quickly rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s through memorable performances in films like <em>Phool Aur Patthar</em> (1966), <em>Anupama</em> (1966), <em>Chupke Chupke</em> (1975), <em>Sholay</em> (1975), and <em>Yaadon Ki Baaraat</em> (1973).</p><p>During his career spanning six decades, Dharmendra appeared in more than 300 films.</p><p>He ventured into film production with his banner Vijayta Films, which launched the careers of his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.</p><p>Beyond his film career, Dharmendra also served as a Lok Sabha member from Bikaner (2004–2009), representing the BJP.</p>
<p>Mumbai: Legendary actor Dharmendra, one of the most handsome and commercially successful stars of the Hindi film industry, passed away in Mumbai on Monday. </p><p>Known as the 'Greek God' for his looks and build, Dharmendra, over the years, had earned sobriquets like He-Man, Garam Dharam, Dharam Paaji. </p><p>He was 89. Some of his biggest hits were <em>Sholay, Satyakam, Anupama, Chupke Chupke, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Dharam Veer, Jugnu, Bandini, Dream Girl, Charas, Seeta Aur Geeta</em> and <em>Pratiggya.</em></p>.Dharmendra: The star who could do it all, and did.<p>He is survived by first wife Prakash Kaur, second wife Hema Malini and six children - Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and daughters Vijeeta and Ajeeta from the first wife and Esha and Ahana from the second wife, and their grandchildren. </p><p>Born on December 8, 1935, he died barely a fortnight before what would have been his 90th birthday. </p><p>Dharmendra, a recipient of the coveted Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour, was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital for a regular check-up on October 31. However, his health deteriorated and was reportedly put on a ventilator. He was discharged on November 12 and shifted to his Juhu bungalow, where he was being treated in specially-created ICU-like facilities. </p><p>Dharmendra passed away in the wee hours of Monday.</p><p>The mortal remains were taken to the crematorium off the Pawan Hans helicopter base at Vile Parle in Mumbai where the last rites were performed among the presence of family and members of the film fraternity. The family has so far not specified the cause of death or released any official statement. </p>.Dharmendra's Last Film: 'Ikkis' first look released as tributes pour in for the 'He-Man of Bollywood'.<p>Many of the fans were disappointed that the Deol family kept the last rites private and they were not allowed to offer their tributes or catch a glimpse of the actor. However, film industry members said that the privacy of the family at the time of grief has to be respected. </p><p>Born as Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in a Punjabi Jat family in Nasrali in Ludhiana district of Punjab, he later moved to Sahnewal and studied at Government Senior Secondary School at Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana. </p><p>He earned the sobriquet of He-Man for his great physique and the action roles that he played in Hindi cinema. </p><p>Dharmendra was known for his versatility, looks, charm and magnetic screen presence, which earned cheers from the film-lovers. </p><p>He made his acting debut in 1958 with <em>Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere</em> and quickly rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s through memorable performances in films like <em>Phool Aur Patthar</em> (1966), <em>Anupama</em> (1966), <em>Chupke Chupke</em> (1975), <em>Sholay</em> (1975), and <em>Yaadon Ki Baaraat</em> (1973).</p><p>During his career spanning six decades, Dharmendra appeared in more than 300 films.</p><p>He ventured into film production with his banner Vijayta Films, which launched the careers of his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.</p><p>Beyond his film career, Dharmendra also served as a Lok Sabha member from Bikaner (2004–2009), representing the BJP.</p>