Dharmendra’s Passing Casts Emotional Shadow Over IFFI as ‘Sholay’ Bike Becomes Memorial

This year, actor Dharmendra was remembered uniquely at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The festival paid tribute to him. In fact, the motorcycle ridden by Dharmendra's character, Veeru, in the film Sholay, was included in the festival.

A day after Dharmendra's passing, when visitors came to see this bike, they were deeply moved. What once seemed like just a beautiful memory of the past now stands as a moving memory. Until the first day, people were smiling and taking selfies in front of this bike, but after Dharmendra's death, people are now getting emotional when they come near it.

The place that Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, has earned in the history of Indian cinema will always be remembered. This story, based on the friendship between Jai and Veeru, remains a timeless connection for audiences of all ages.

Bollywood's legendary actor Dharmendra, known as the He-Man, has passed away at the age of 89. His passing has sent shockwaves through the Deol family and the entire film industry. Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for some time due to age-related ailments. Afterward, he was being treated at home. Now, news of his passing has emerged. Producer Karan Johar shared the news of the legendary actor's passing through a social media post.

Born on December 8, 1935, Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital a few days ago. He underwent treatment at the hospital for several days, and then began treatment at home. However, his health did not improve over time, and today, on Monday, November 24, 2025, Dharmendra passed away.