Akshay Kumar: Dharmendra ji was the hero every boy wanted to be

IANS | November 24, 2025 3:04 PM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Monday paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Dharmendra, with whom he worked in the 1995 film “Maidan-E-Jung”, remembering him as the man every young boy once dreamt of becoming.

Dharmendra: A legacy etched in strength, charm, excellence

Akshay Acharya | November 24, 2025 2:09 PM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday at the age of 89. The actor, who was earlier admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai, was discharged after he showed recovery. However, the actor departed for heavenly abode as the condolences poured in from across the industry.