Mumbai: Legendary actor Dharmendra carved a niche in Indian cinema with his unforgettable acting, charm and enduring screen presence across six decades. To pay tribute to his extraordinary life and contribution to cinema, the Deol family organized a prayer meeting, ‘Celebration of Life’, at Taj Lands End in Bandra, Mumbai.
His sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, who had a very close relationship with their father, looked emotional and thanked the guests with folded hands for their presence and support. Abhay Deol, Karan Deol and Aryaman Deol also joined him. A musical tribute was given in the memory of Dharmendra, honoring his contribution to Hindi cinema.
From superstars Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit to her husband, ace filmmaker Karan Johar, to veteran actors Rekha, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, several Bollywood celebrities marked their presence at the prayer meeting.
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Subhash Ghai, Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Chunky Pandey, Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Vijay Verma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aryan Khan, Tabu, Manjeet Mann, Vidya Balan, Sunil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Sharman Joshi, Preeti Sapru, Tiger Shroff, Divya Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Suresh Oberoi, Sanjay Khan, Anil Sharma, Guddu Dhanoa, producer Babbu Mehra, Avtaar also attended. Gill, and Yogesh Lakhani.
Shabana Azmi, Abbas-Mustan, Bhushan Kumar, Mukesh Khanna, Ameesha Patel, Mahima Chaudhary, Nimrat Kaur and Aditya Roy Kapur were among the prominent personalities from the entertainment industry present at the prayer meeting.
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Dharmendra, considered one of the most iconic stars of Bollywood, died on November 24, 2025. His last rites were performed at Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle. He was unwell for some time. Earlier this month, he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated. Two days later, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital as the family opted for home treatment.
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were seen arriving at the cremation ground to express their 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 many others also paid their last tribute.
Emotional tributes were also shared on social media platforms, as many honored Dharmendra’s cinematic legacy and celebrated his journey.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the family of renowned actor Dharmendra, who passed away at his Mumbai residence at the age of 89.
Remembering his ex, PM Modi paid tribute to Dharmendra by calling the actor’s demise “the end of an era” in Indian cinema.
“Dharmendra ji’s demise marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor, who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The way he played diverse roles, he influenced countless people. Dharmendra ji was equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family, friends and countless fans. Om Shanti,” PM Modi wrote.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan expressed grief over the demise of legendary actor Dharmendra and remembered him as a “father figure” and a guiding force in the industry.
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The entire entertainment industry is mourning the demise of the veteran actor. Kamal Haasan had earlier also expressed grief over the demise of the iconic Bollywood star. “Deeply saddened by the demise of my dear friend and great actor Dharmendra ji. Dharam ji’s charm, humility and strength of spirit were just as real off-screen. Indian cinema has lost one of its most compassionate icons. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans,” he wrote on X.
Superstar Rajinikanth bid “farewell” to his late “friend” with an emotional post, “Goodbye, my friend. I will always remember your golden heart and the moments we shared. Rest in peace, Dharam ji. My deepest condolences to his family.”
Known as the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood, Dharmendra acted in over 300 films spanning over six decades and inspired generations with his versatility, charisma and dedication to the art.
Dharmendra has cemented his position as a film icon. His journey remains a testament to his enduring talent and dedication. What is noteworthy is that he was never confined to one genre and achieved a balanced mass appeal by playing different roles in romance, action, comedy and social drama, which helped him become one of the most commercially successful film actors in the history of Indian cinema.