Bollywood Mourns as Dharmendra Passes Away on ‘Sholay’ Writer Salim Khan’s 90th Birthday
Mumbai: Bollywood’s iconic “He-Man,” Dharmendra, passed away on Monday, 24 November 2025, leaving the film industry and fans in deep mourning. His death coincides with a remarkable connection—legendary writer Salim Khan, the mind behind blockbuster hits like Sholay, turned 90 on the very same day, marking a poignant and emotional coincidence.
Life and Final Days:
The veteran actor, celebrated for his charisma and contribution to Hindi cinema, had recently been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month and was receiving treatment at home in Juhu, Mumbai. On Monday morning, his condition deteriorated rapidly, prompting emergency services to arrive at his residence. Family members, including daughter Esha Deol and wife Hema Malini, rushed to the crematorium, followed by i...










