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Bollywood: Dharmendra, icon of Indian cinema, dies at 89

Auteur: Babacar SÈNE

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Bollywood : Dharmendra, icône du cinéma indien, s’éteint à 89 ans

A major figure in Indian cinema and a familiar face to many Senegalese Bollywood enthusiasts, actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday, November 24th, at the age of 89. Considered one of the pillars of the Indian film industry, he leaves behind an exceptional career spanning more than sixty years, during which he shone in both popular romances and action films.

In Senegal, several of his works have particularly impressed the public, notably Sholay with Amitabh Bachchan, Yaadon Ki Bharat and Daram Veer.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the actor on X, hailing "the passing of a legend who turns a page in the history of Indian cinema." He also highlighted Dharmendra's unique talent, "an icon, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to each of his roles."

With over 250 films to his credit, Dharmendra was one of the most prolific and beloved faces on the big screen. He also pursued a political career, serving in Parliament, and received several honorary awards over the years.

His rise to fame accelerated in 1966 when he appeared shirtless in the film My Heart Is Yours, Me, a first in Indian cinema that caused a real frenzy, especially among his admirers who sent him thousands of letters.

Born on December 8, 1935 in the state of Punjab, Dharmendra was not destined for the cinema. His entry into the industry was almost by chance: he won a competition organized by a celebrity magazine.

"I had nothing but my dreams," he confided one day. "I was just an uneducated villager who knew nothing about the acting profession."

His immense artistic legacy will continue to shine far beyond India, among the millions of fans who grew up with his films.

Auteur: Babacar SÈNE
Publié le: Mardi 25 Novembre 2025

Commentaires (11)

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    XEL XALAT il y a 7 heures

    Est ce qu'il existe encore des salles de Cinéma au Sénégal ?
    Ces noms rappellent les longues fils devant les guichets avec tous les risques...

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    Sukali il y a 7 heures

    Film hindou, temps billet 50 F guéttou bèye

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    Cinema Alkarim, vox, al Akbaar il y a 7 heures

    Ndeysane Sénégal Nékhon na Ay Gniom
    Dharmendra
    Amitabh Bachchan
    Hema Malini

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    Fafa il y a 7 heures

    Bilay ma défunte mère l'aimait tellement et en plus elle connaissait quelques mot hindou quand elle preparait le déjeuner elle chanter les chansons de darmendra amitabh bachan et sashi capour

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    La Nostalgie il y a 7 heures

    Ak gniom
    mère Déggé
    Pa Pagn
    Jules MBakh
    No pikine nékhona

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    Dioni il y a 5 heures

    Sawaye wakh ngua Lou yague Pa Pagne borome leu keuniko 😂😂😂

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    Gallas il y a 7 heures

    Dharmendra thiey cinema 100 francs ak bachan ...

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    Gh il y a 6 heures

    Amone nafi temps RIP

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    diamonoy twist il y a 5 heures

    diamonoy twist nguey ame fofou
    khaleyi sene temps nékhoul thioum

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    Défenseur il y a 5 heures

    Ooooh ! Vraiment paix à son âme. Mais il s'est bien débrouillé avec ses 89 ans.

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    Syl il y a 4 heures

    Mes hommages

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    KAWKAW il y a 3 heures

    DEUIL NATIONAL A PIKINE
    REPOSE EN PAIS MONSIEUR

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