Dharmendra starred in 75 successful films in his career, including 6 blockbusters and 7 superhits. Yet, he was never bestowed with the superstar tag.

The OG romantic and action star Dharmendra passed away today at the age of 89 and to celebrate his unmatched cinematic legacy, we bring you 15 unforgettable songs that showcase the music, magic, and charisma of Dharmendra; the eternal romantic of Indian cinema.

Consider 1966: After a bare-chested Dharmendra loomed over a shivering Meena Kumari in the year's biggest blockbuster, Phool Aur Patthar, he was awarded accolades like Hindi cinema's first He-Man. Significantly, in the same year, he scored three other successes in Mamta, Anupama and Aaye Din Bahar Ke.

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday condoled the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, saying his legacy will forever remain in people’s hearts. He also recalled the shooting of Dharmendra's ‘Sholay’ film in Ramanagaram.

Dharmendra is widely regarded as one of the most successful actors in the history of the Hindi film industry, having delivered more hits than his contemporaries like Amitabh Bachchan or even his successors like Shah Rukh Khan.

Veteran actor Dharmendra, one of India's most beloved and enduring film legends, passed away at his Mumbai residence on Monday at the age of 89. Filmmaker Karan Johar confirmed the demise in an emotional social media post.

Bandini not only won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi but also showcased Dharmendra’s emotional maturity, marking him as a compelling new force in Indian cinema. By 1964, his rise felt inevitable.

Popularly known as the 'He-Man' of Indian cinema, Dharmendra starred in several iconic films such as Sholay, Dharamveer, Chupke Chupke, Loafer, Jugnu, and Seeta Aur Geeta. He was last seen in 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' in 2024. In the film, he essayed the role of Shahid Kapoor's grandfather.