Dharmendra, who began as a romantic hero and became Bollywood's original action star, has died at the age of 89.

Axar.az informs, citing Hindustan Times, actor Dharmendra, one of the most successful and popular leading actors in Indian cinema history, has died at the age of 89.

The actor, who was recovering at home after surviving a massive health scare earlier this month, died on Monday morning at his home in Juhu. He was later cremated at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of his family.

The veteran actor is survived by his two wives - Prakash Kaur and actor Hema Malini, along with 6 children, including actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Esha Deol.