Dharmendra starred in over 300 films and worked with every leading actor and director of his time

The world of Indian cinema has lost one of its most iconic figures. Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, the man lovingly called Bollywood's “He-Man”, died on Nov 24 at the age of 89.

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For over six decades, Dharmendra was not just a star on the silver screen. He was also an embodiment of strength and charm. His presence made audiences cry and laugh in equal measure. His journey from a small village in Punjab to the glitzy sets of Bombay remains one of cinema’s most inspiring stories.

Born in 1935 on Dec 8 in Nasrali, Punjab, Dharmendra was the son of Kewal Krishan and Satwant Kaur. He spent his early years in Sahnewal and studied in Ludhiana, where his father was a school headmaster.