Dharmendra, the He-Man of Bollywood, passed away at 89 on November 24, 2025. On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the iconic actor was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) for his contribution to Indian cinema. 

Hema Malini reacts as Dharmendra gets posthumous Padma Vibhushan: ‘So proud’

Actress-politician Hema Malini recently addressed the rumours regarding a rift between her and Dharmendra’s son Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. She also revealed why she hasn't watched Ikkis yet.

Hema Malini opens up about her bond with Sunny Deol; reveals why she hasn’t watched Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis

Hema Malini and Dharmendra were one of the iconic of Indian cinema. They first met on the set of Tu Haseen Main Jawaan in the 1970s, and after a few years of dating, they tied the knot in a secret ceremony. 

Emotional Hema Malini shares Dharmendra's wish that remained unfinished

Three days after Dharmendra passed away, his wife and Bollywood actress Hema Malini wrote a moving tribute for the cinema icon on X. Calling him her friend, philosopher and huide, Hema Malini shared that the loss was ‘indescribable’.

Hema Malini shares an emotional tribute for Dharmendra, her first social media post since his death

Hema Malini and Dharmendra's love story has to be one of the most unconventional stories of our times. The cinema icons fell in love while working together, got married and even shared two daughters, yet never lived together. Here's the full story. 

Dharmendra and Hema Malini never lived together in their 45 years of marriage. Here’s the full story

Following the discharge of Dharmendra from Mumbai hospital, several celebrities have paid visits to check on his health. Actor Shatrughan Sinha also met Hema Malini at her Mumbai residence to show support for his old friend.  

Shatrughan Sinha with wife Poonam meets Hema Malini after Dharmendra's hospital discharge

Dharmendra is currently admitted to the South Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. On Nov 10, it was reported that the actor's health deterioted and he was put on ventilator support. 

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Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Friday. The actor's wife, Hema Malini, was asked about his health by photographers on Monday as she was spotted at the Mumbai airport. 

Hema Malini gives an update on her husband Dharmendra’s health after his hospitalisation

Hema Malini turns 77, and on her birthday, many of her co-stars and fans took to social media to wish her and share their admiration for the veteran star.


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Bollywood's legendary couple, Hema and Dharmendra, have starred in numerous iconic films that remain favourites to this day. The couple appeared together in the movie Tum Haseen Main Jawaan in 1970, and have successfully marked their love story. Let's check their iconic films.

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Recently, Bobby Deol revealed that Dharmendra is living with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, at their Khandala farmhouse, and why he often shares emotional posts on social media.

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Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel payed her respects to Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen who were in the audience during a Mumbai fashion show.

Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel pays respects to Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen during fashion show

India News Trending Entertainment Bollywood: Calling the reportage of Maha Kumbh stampede "exaggerated", BJP MP Hema Malini raised eyebrows as she said that it was "not a big incident".

'Not a big incident,' says Hema Malini on Maha Kumbh stampede

Dharmendra cuts huge six-tier cake on 89th birthday, Hema Malini pens heartwarming note

BJP MP Hema Malini condemns Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest; 'not a matter of foreign policy...'

Hema Malini gets uncomfortable as woman tries to hold her for pics; watch viral clip

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala and BJP MP Hema Malini row: Here's what happened

From Amitabh Bachchan to Kamal Haasan to Hema Malini, several Indian cinema icons have ventured into the world of politics. As stars like Kangana Ranaut make their political debut this election season, we look at other prominent names from showbiz who have tried their hand at politics.

Indian stars who have forayed into politics

BJP MP Hema Malini justifies suspension of 143 MPs: ‘They ask too many questions’

Hema Malini birthday: From Rekha to Jaya Bachchan, Dream Girl's 75th bash was a star-studded affair

Dharmendra posts emotional note for Hema Malini, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol

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Hema Malini reacts as Dharmendra gets posthumous Padma Vibhushan: ‘So proud’

Hema Malini on her bond with Sunny Deol; reveals why she hasn’t watched Ikkis

Emotional Hema Malini shares Dharmendra's wish that remained unfinished

Hema Malini shares a warm tribute for Dharmendra: My loss is indescribable

Why Dharmendra & Hema Malini never lived together in their 45 years of marriage

Shatrughan Sinha meets Hema Malini after Dharmendra's hospital discharge

Did Dharmendra convert to Islam to marry Hema Malini?

Hema Malini gives update on husband Dharmendra’s health after hospitalisation