'Felt embarrassed to be called good looking': Dharmendra

The veteran Indian actor, often called a 'Greek God', has died. Watch this excerpt from his 2018 interview. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Indian film actor Dharmendra at his residence 'Felt embarrassed to be called good looking': Bollywood legend Dharmendra In a 2018 interview with BBC Hindi, Indian actor Dharmendra said he was "embarrassed" when people talked about his good looks. "I wonder what's so special - but then I think, if they say it, maybe it's true," he added. The legendary actor died on Monday, aged 89. Watch an excerpt of the 2018 interview here. Min Aung Hlaing presided over his last military parade in Myanmar before he takes up the role of president. 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