Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away, after sources close to his family confirmed that the 89-year-old star is not on ventilator support and is recuperating under observation at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.

The actor, who will turn 90 in December, was hospitalised on October 31 for what his team described as a routine medical check-up.

He was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) and will next appear in Sriram Raghavan's upcoming war drama Ikkis, alongside Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. The film is inspired by the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.

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"Deeply saddened by the demise of veteran actor and former MP Shri Dharmendra ji. A versatile actor who brought life to many memorable characters with his unmatched charm and sincerity. His remarkable contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X to mourn him.

Dharmendra leaves behind a remarkable cinematic legacy spanning over six decades.