Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- Veteran Bollywood superstar Dharmendra has died in Mumbai, India, at the age of 89, prompting a wave of tributes from India and beyond.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his passing "marks the end of an era in Indian cinema," praising an actor whose warmth, versatility and "simple-man charm" captivated generations.

Best known globally as Veeru in the 1975 classic Sholay, Dharmendra starred in over 300 films across five decades, excelling in romance, comedy, and action. His "He-Man" charisma, chart-topping song sequences, and real-life love story with Hema Malini turned him into a national heartthrob.

Despite being hailed by fellow stars from Madhuri Dixit calling him "one of the most handsome men on screen" t...