Mumbai, Nov. 24 -- Dharam Singh Deol, popularly known as Dharmendra, was one of the most magnetic icons of Hindi cinema, who effortlessly blended rugged masculinity with poetic sensitivity, redefining heroism on screen by making it heartfelt, romantic, and, at times, mischievously charming.
Dharmendra, who died in Mumbai on Monday aged 89, had a huge screen presence and the ability to dominate any frame while simultaneously striking up an intimate connection with the audience.
Extremely handsome, with his physical features often compared to those of Greek Gods, Dharmendra - Bollywood's He-man - appeared in over 300 films in a career spanning close to seven decades, as he easily switched between commercial blockbusters and critically accla...