Dharmendra Passes Away: How ‘He-Man’ built a Rs 450 Crore business empire beyond cinema

Dharmendra, Bollywood’s legendary “He-Man,” has passed away at 89, leaving behind a massive legacy and an estate worth over ₹450 crore. Known for his iconic films and sharp business acumen, he invested in restaurants, real estate, and healthcare.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 24 November 2025, 4:01 PM IST
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Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor and the industry's true He-Man, Dharmendra, is no more. 89-year-old Dharmendra had been ill for a long time and passed away due to respiratory problems. His passing has left fans across the country, the film industry, and his family in deep mourning. Tributes are pouring in on social media for this legendary artist. Dharmendra's last film, "Ekkis," was scheduled to release next month, and his fans were extremely excited about it.

Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Passes Away: The films that made the ‘He-Man’ immortal

Dharmendra's Net Worth: How Much Was the He-Man's Empire?

According to media reports, Dharmendra had a net worth of approximately ₹450 crore. He appeared in nearly 300 films during his 60-year career and amassed millions through his hard work, popularity, and smart strategy.

Not only in films, he also made significant investments in business, restaurants, real estate, and the healthcare sector. He is among those stars who displayed daring and wisdom in both their careers and business.

He also demonstrated his prowess in the restaurant business.

Dharmendra's famous theme restaurant, "Garam Dharam," remains immensely popular in Delhi-NCR. His unique "He-Man" theme restaurant, located on the Karnal Highway, is also a major tourist attraction.

Through these restaurants, Dharmendra proved that he was not only a brilliant actor but also a brilliant businessman.

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A 100-acre luxury farmhouse worth ₹120 crore

Dharmendra owned a 100-acre farmhouse in Khandala, Lonavala, reportedly worth around ₹120 crore.

This farmhouse included:

  • A large swimming pool
  • Aquatherapy area
  • Organic farming
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Luxury amenities.

Dharmendra often spent time here and shared glimpses of it with fans on social media.

A fondness for expensive and classic cars

Dharmendra had a special fondness for cars. His collection included luxury cars like the

  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz SL500
  • Range Rover

But his favorite car among all was a 65-year-old Fiat, which he loved dearly.

Other Properties and Investments

Dharmendra owned another property in Maharashtra worth approximately ₹17 crore. He also invested in several projects related to healthcare, hospitality, and agriculture.

His photos of him farming at his farmhouse were often the subject of discussion, and fans loved them.

A Star Whose Shine Will Last Forever

Dharmendra proved that true stardom is not built solely on films, but on the way he lives his life.

His hard work, simplicity, humility, and strong business acumen made him an icon who will be remembered not just on screen but in real life as well.

He-Man may be gone, but his legacy and brilliance will always live on in hearts.

Location : 
  • Mumbai

Published : 
  • 24 November 2025, 4:01 PM IST