Deol Family Hosts Prayer Meet in Mumbai

mumbai: Bollywood legend Dharmendra, known as the ‘He-Man’ of the industry, passed away on November 24, 2025, leaving a void in Indian cinema. Known for his gentle smile, charismatic on-screen presence and a career spanning six decades, Dharmendra has remained a beloved figure both on and off screen.

To honor his life and legacy, the Deol family organized a prayer meeting titled ‘Celebration of Life’ today at Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End in Bandra, Mumbai. In an emotional moment, the entire Deol family, including Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Karan Deol, expressed their gratitude to the hands-on participants for their support. An intimate musical tribute was also held to commemorate the late actor’s enduring legacy. Maniesh Paul, Ananya Birla, Nimrat Kaur and Pooja Hegde were among the participants.

Legendary star Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89, marking the end of an era in Indian cinema. The actor’s last rites were performed at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle. Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were seen arriving at the cremation ground to offer condolences to the Deol family. Amitabh Bachchan, Saira Banu, Abhishek Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Salim Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Zayed Khan, Rajkumar Santoshi, Anil Sharma, Siddharth Roy Kapur and several others also paid their last respects. Indian Cinema’s ‘He Man’ has been ailing for a while now.

On November 10, Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai following a deterioration in his health. Two days later, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital after the family opted for home treatment. On November 24, he departed for the heavenly abode.

Dharmendra is survived by his first wife, Prakash Kaur; his second wife, actress Hema Malini; and has six children – sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, daughters Vijeta and Ajeita from his first marriage, and daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol from his second marriage. One of the most iconic actors of his time, Dharmendra left his mark on Hindi cinema with unforgettable performances in films like ‘Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke’, ‘Sholay’, ‘Chupke Chupke’, ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’ and ‘Anupama’, among others. He was known not only for his versatility on the big screen, but also for his contributions to the film industry and inspiring millions of fans around the world. The actor’s death was mourned across the country; fans and colleagues paid heartfelt tributes reflecting the profound impact he had on Indian cinema and popular culture.