Dharmendra was Bollywood’s OG He-Man: muscles, mischief, and magnetism. He romanced, fought villains, and gave us memorable one-liners that are still quoted. Even his dance moves are now retro-cool. But his final days were robbed of dignity. Rumours about his passing were reduced to memes and marred his final farewell.
Dharmendra’s final days were robbed of dignity. Rumours marred his farewell
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