New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Veteran actor Dharmendra died in Mumbai on Monday. He was 89.

The legendary star, who had been struggling with respiratory issues, was one of Bollywood's most enduring icons - an actor whose career spans over six decades and 300 films.

Born in Sahnewal, Punjab, Dharmendra rose from modest beginnings to become Bollywood's beloved "He-Man", redefining action stardom while excelling in romance and comedy

Not only an actor, but also a politician, Dharmendra was. He entered electoral politics in the early 2000s, contesting the 2004 Lok Sabha elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. He won from the Bikaner constituency in Rajasthan, serving as an MP for one term from 2004 to 2009. Dharmendra defeated Congress...