Dharmendra’s Physiotherapist Breaks Down 5 Pillars That Kept Sholay Legend Strong In His 80s, Here’s What to Know

Dharmendra Deol earned the 'He-Man' title in Bollywood for his masculinity and heroism during his golden era in the film industry between the 1970s and 1980s.

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deol, 89, died on 24 November after being in and out of Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital for several days earlier this month. Deol earned the 'He-Man' title in Bollywood for his masculinity and heroism during his golden era in the film industry between the 1970s and 1980s. And even in his 80s, the Sholay legend continued to flex his muscles on social media platforms about the importance of exercise and physiotherapy.

Veteran Actor Followed Disciplined Life

As we remember Dharmendra Deol, as one of industry's 'He-Men', Dr. Amit Kohli, his physiotherapist, shares 'Zinda Dil' actor's commitment to fitness when he was alive. In an exclusive interview with a leading media outlet, Dharmendra's physiotherapist said that even in his 80s, the veteran actor followed a very disciplined life.

What Kept Dharmendra Fit In His 80s

Dr. Kohli said, "Even in his 80s, Dharmendra ji followed a remarkably disciplined lifestyle. Willpower is the real engine of life, and Dharmendra ji embodied that like no one else. He had a heroic inner strength; the same spirit we saw on screen was the spirit he carried in real life. Even on days when things were tough, he would smile and say, 'Chalo, thoda karte hain haar nahi maanni.' His attitude was priceless." Here are five pillars that kept Dharmendra fit in his 80s:

• Consistency in movement: According to Dharmendra's physiotherapist, the actor never 'allowed inactivity to take over.' He made sure that 'even on low-energy days' the veteran actor kept moving.
• Ate organic food: Dr. Kohli told the media that the veteran actor enjoyed consuming 'fresh, wholesome and non-fancy meals.'
• Kept moving: Dharmendra believed 'movement is medicine', according to his physiotherapist. He remained active in ways that served him best for his body and age.
• Consistency is the key: The Sholey legend followed simple, steady, and sustainable routine that kept him healthy over the years.
• Positive mindset: Dharmendra's physiotherapist told the media, the veteran star 'truly believed that the body listens to the mind, and his zest for life reflected that.'

According to Dr. Kohli, one thing that really stood out for Dharmendra was how he always listened to his body and respected its signals.