Veteran actor Dharmendra died due to age-related ailments on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Mumbai. Amid growing uncertainty around his health and well-being. For the unversed, the actor was admitted to the hospital earlier this month after complaining of breathlessness. Since then, he had been critical state. After being discharged from the hospital, he continued to receive medical treatment at home. He breathed his last earlier on Monday and was laid to rest at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of close friends and family.

No state honours for Dharmendra

According to a recent development, Dharmendra will not be receiving state honours. This is partly surprising given his contributions to Indian cinema. He was active in the cinema since 1960, when he made his debut. He was active till his last breath with his upcoming and last movie scheduled to release in December 2025. Over his career that spans over 6 decades, he has acted in more than 300 films.