Bollywood actor and former politician Dharmendra, whose career spanned more than six decades and more than 300 films, has been described as a “legend of Indian cinema” after his death at the age of 89.
While his family has yet to confirm news of his passing, film director and producer Karan Johar, who is close to them, posted an obituary on Monday calling it “the end of an era”. Dharmendra was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this month.
“Today there is a gaping hole in our industry, a space that can never be filled by anyone,” Johar posted on Instagram. “The embodiment of a hero in mainstream cinema, incredibly handsome and the most enigmatic screen presence, he is and will always be a bona fide Legend of Indian Cinema.
“We love you kind sir. We will miss you so much. The heavens are blessed today. It will always be my blessing to have worked with you.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted a tribute, calling D
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