End of an era: Leaders mourn Dharmendra’s demise

As the nation mourned the demise of Bollywood icon Dharmendra, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders Monday paid glowing tributes to the superstar, describing him as a phenomenal actor with an effortless charm who captivated generations of film lovers and left an indelible imprint on Indian cinema.

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Dharam Singh Deol, popularly known as Dharmendra, had a scintillating 65-year career spanning 300 films, including classics such as “Sholay”, “Chupke Chupke”, “Satyakam”, “Anupama”,

“Seeta Aur Geeta” and many others. He died in Mumbai Monday at the age of 89.

The film star had a brief stint in politics when he successfully contested the Lok Sabha elections from Bikaner as a BJP candidate in 2004.

Describing Dharmendra as a towering figure of Indian cinema, President Murmu said his demise is a great loss to Indian cinema and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire young generations of artists.