Mumbai/New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Bollywood legend Dharmendra, one of the most beloved superstars in the history of Indian cinema, died at his Mumbai residence on Monday, plunging the country as well as his countless fans abroad into mourning.
Dharmendra, 89, who left behind his two wives including yesteryear's leading Bollywood actress Hema Malini and six children, breathed his last at around 1 pm, his family announced.
Later, he was cremated with full honours at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, amidst tearful scenes with a galaxy of film personalities, politicians and eminent persons from other fields turning up to pay their last respects.
Dharmendra, affectionately called the "He-Man of Indian Cinema," had been battling age-relate...