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Hema Malini Holds Separate Prayer Meet for Dharmendra
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89.
- Hema Malini organized a prayer meet separately from the Deol family.
- Theatre owner cited potential disruptions as a reason for the split.
Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood star, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. His passing followed a brief illness, having been discharged from the hospital on November 12 after an admission on October 31 for breathlessness. His final screen appearance will be in Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis'.
In the wake of his death, two separate prayer meets were held. Dharmendra's sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol, organized one at Mumbai's Taj Lands End. Concurrently, Hema Malini hosted her own prayer assembly at her Mumbai residence, later followed by another gathering at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi.
Industry figures, including theatre owner Manoj Desai, commented on Hema Malini's decision to hold a separate event. Desai suggested this move was prudent, potentially preventing disruptions and ensuring a more peaceful tribute to Dharmendra's life and legacy. He noted the Deols' prayer meet was exceptionally well-attended, with an unprecedented number of people present.
