The Indian film industry came together in a heartfelt gathering to honor the memory of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away at the age of 89 on November 24. Known for his warm personality and unforgettable screen presence, the veteran actor was cherished by fans and colleagues alike.
Deol Family Hosts Intimate Memorial
On Thursday, November 27, the Deol family organized a touching prayer meet titled 'Celebration of Life' at the lawns of Taj Lands End in Bandra. The private gathering brought together family members including Dharmendra's first wife Prakash Kaur and their children Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeet, and Vijeta.
The emotional ceremony saw the presence of Dharmendra's grandsons Karan and Rajveer, along with actor Abhay Deol. Despite the private nature of the event, photos and videos later surfaced online, capturing the family's emotional moments as they greeted guests between 5:30 pm and 8 pm.
White-Themed Tribute with Musical Honors
The prayer meet featured a peaceful white-themed setting with elegant floral arrangements decorating the lawn. Candid photographs of Dharmendra adorned the space, showcasing his life and legacy, while a large portrait framed with flowers served as the centerpiece on stage.
Sonu Nigam delivered a moving musical tribute by performing some of Dharmendra's most beloved film songs. His emotional renditions included classics like 'Main Kahin Kavi Na Ban Jau', 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas', 'Apne Toh Apne Hote Hai', 'Ro Lene De', and the iconic 'Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge'.
The ceremony also included a spiritual segment where singer Prithvi Gandharv performed the devotional bhajan 'Govind Bolo Hari Gopal Bolo', creating a moment of reflection and prayer for the gathered guests.
Bollywood Unites in Final Farewell
The prayer meet witnessed an impressive gathering of celebrities from different generations of Indian cinema who came to pay their final respects. The star-studded attendance included Rekha, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Shabana Azmi.
Other notable personalities from the film industry included Jackie Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, Suniel Shetty, Ameesha Patel, Fardeen Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Sonu Sood, Anu Malik, Subhash Ghai, Abbas-Mastan, and Anil Sharma, demonstrating the widespread respect and affection for the late actor.
The evening successfully blended emotions, music, and heartfelt memories as the film community united to bid farewell to one of Bollywood's most beloved veterans, truly making it a celebration of Dharmendra's remarkable life and contributions to Indian cinema.
