Although the state of Tamil Nadu has been long rooted in the politics of self-respect, caste boundaries still shape social relations
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How have the Dravidian movement, the Dalit movement led by Ambedkar and his successors, the Communist movement, and the Hindutva movement articulated by the RSS and the BJP each engaged with caste?
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How have the Dravidian movement, the Dalit movement led by Ambedkar and his successors, the Communist movement, and the Hindutva movement articulated by the RSS and the BJP each engaged with caste?
The Dravidian Movement used novels, plays, films and even politics to spread its ideology
How Periyar and the Self-Respect Movement took shape in Tamil Nadu and why the state has done better than the rest of the country on many social, civil and public parameters
When Nehru wanted Periyar to be kept in a mental health facility for his vitriolic views on Brahmins
The Dravidian movement waged an ideological war against the devadasi system. As former devadasis lead a new wave of resistance, the practice is quietly sustained by caste, poverty, superstition and inherited ritual
Hope Bihar can once again be that impossibly noisy village in Phanishwar Nath Renu’s Parti Parikatha—divided, yes, but still capable of insisting that rights are not favours and development is more than a slogan shouted from a stage
A senior law officer argued in the Supreme Court that “intellectuals” could be more dangerous than “ground-level terrorists”
Dharmendra’s tenderness revealed itself without any threats to his masculinity. He adapted himself throughout his 65-year-long career as both a product and creature of the times he lived through.
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Dharmendra’s tenderness revealed itself without any threats to his masculinity. He adapted himself throughout his 65-year-long career as both a product and creature of the times he lived through.
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Dharmendra’s tenderness revealed itself without any threats to his masculinity. He adapted himself throughout his 65-year-long career as both a product and creature of the times he lived through.
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Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025. He was 89-years-old. Author Mukul Kesavan took a look at the actor's career in 2008 in a piece about how despite acting in nearly 250 films and delivering some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances, Dharmendra remained one of Bollywood’s most overlooked talents.
Veteran star Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by Karan Johar.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dharmendra didn’t believe in retirement: “Acting is like my beloved, sometimes we get away from each other, but we can’t stay apart for too long".
Dharmendra’s presence in Hindi cinema has been nothing short of legendary. Often referred to as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, Dharmendra’s impact is larger than life, yet grounded authenticity that makes him relatable to generations of audiences. Through the difficult news surrounding his ill-health, what will continue to provide comfort is the stable foundation of his headstrong, vibrant career. Across six remarkable decades, he brought to life an extraordinary range of characters — from the fearless action hero and passionate romantic to the comic genius and the man of deep emotion — shaping the very vocabulary of Indian films. This photo story celebrates ten of his most memorable performances, each a testament to the enduring magnetism of a true Hindi cinema legend:
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