Dharmendra death: Bollywood He-Man's brief political chapter remembered after his demise

Dharmendra death: Bollywood He-Man's brief political chapter remembered after his demise

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, who died after a long illness on Monday, leaves behind not only an extraordinary film career but also a short chapter in Indian politics. The actor surprised many in 2004 when he stepped away from film sets and entered the electoral field as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Bikaner Lok Sabha seat in Rajasthan. Although born in Sahnewal near Ludhiana, Dharmendra’s warmth and fame quickly won over voters in …