India, Dec. 8 -- In his prime years, Dharmendra earned the 'He-Man' epithet in Bollywood for his muscular physique, rugged action-hero image, and raw appeal. Even in his late 80s, the iconic actor continued to flex his muscles, sharing with his fans the importance of exercise and physiotherapy, through his Instagram videos. On his 90th birthday on December 8, Dharmendra's physiotherapist, Dr Amit Kohli, reflects on the "zinda dil" actor's lifestyle habits, commitment to fitness, and indomitable willpower, in an exclusive interview with Health Shots.

"Even in his 80s, Dharmendra ji followed a remarkably disciplined lifestyle. Willpower is the real engine of life, and Dharmendra ji embodied that like no one else. He had a heroic inner stre...