Indian actor and politician (1935–2025) Dharmendra was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. Known as the "He-man", he was popular for his handsome looks and leading roles in several blockbusters. In a career spanning 65 years, he worked in over 300 films, holding the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema. Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012, and was later posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2026. Wikipedia's most-read article for 2 days in a row: 1,609,635 views in all, peaking at 1,222,914 on November 24, 2025. Mon, Nov 24: 1,222,914 views Tue, Nov 25: 386,721 views Wiki link