The family of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra has organized a special prayer meeting today to honor the memory of the beloved star who passed away on Monday. The event, described as a 'celebration of life', will bring together friends, family, and admirers to pay their final respects to the iconic actor.
Event Details and Timing
The prayer meet for Dharmendra is scheduled to take place from 5 pm to 7:30 pm today on November 27 at the Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End Bandra in Mumbai. The invitation features a captivating photograph of a young Dharmendra, reflecting the vibrant spirit that characterized his six-decade-long career in Indian cinema.
Dharmendra, who would have celebrated his 90th birthday on December 8, had been receiving intermittent medical treatment in Mumbai over recent weeks. His final rites were conducted on November 25 in a private ceremony attended exclusively by family members and select film industry personalities.
Distinguished Guests and Musical Tribute
The Deol family will be joined by close relatives and numerous members of the film fraternity at this emotional gathering. In a particularly moving gesture, the family has arranged for renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam to perform some of Dharmendra's most iconic songs from his extensive filmography.
According to sources close to the family, the musical tribute will include evergreen numbers that defined the actor's on-screen romance and charisma. These are melodies that multiple generations of Indians have grown up with and continue to cherish. The performance aims to capture the essence of what Dharmendra's films represented - bringing smiles, wiping tears, and celebrating love, friendship, and togetherness.
Dharmendra's Enduring Legacy
Born Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol in 1935 in Punjab, the actor came from a farming background before making his way to Mumbai in the late 1950s. His Bollywood debut in 1960 marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey that would see him appear in over 300 films across six decades.
Dharmendra's remarkable versatility allowed him to seamlessly transition between rugged action roles and sensitive romantic leads. His performance in the 1975 classic Sholay, widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's greatest films, cemented his superstar status. His collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan in the film created one of Bollywood's most memorable on-screen partnerships.
The actor's professional achievements were recognized with the Padma Bhushan in 2012, India's third-highest civilian award. Beyond cinema, Dharmendra also served as a Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2009.
Fans will have one final opportunity to see Dharmendra on screen in Sriram Raghavan's upcoming film Ikkis, featuring Agastya Nanda. The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on December 25, 2025.
Dharmendra is survived by his wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, his children including actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and his grandchildren - leaving behind a family that continues to uphold his legacy both in cinema and beyond.
