Beloved Bollywood star Dharmendra dies at 89

Mumbai, India: India s hugely popular Bollywood star Dharmendra, who was equally at ease in romantic comedies and high octane action blockbusters, die...

Mumbai, India: India's hugely popular Bollywood star Dharmendra, who was equally at ease in romantic comedies and high-octane action blockbusters, died aged 89 on Monday.

"The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement on social media.

"He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played."

The actor had not been well recently and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.

Over a remarkable six-decade career, Dharmendra appeared in more than 250 films, served as a member of parliament, and was honoured with one of India's highest civilian awards.