Dharmendra Prayer Meet Highlights: Sunny Deol Emotional; Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan Pay Tributes

Dharmendra Prayer Meet Highlights: Sunny Deol Emotional; Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan Pay Tributes

Dharmendra Prayer Meet Highlights: Veteran actor Dharmendra's prayer meet was held at a luxurious hotel in Mumbai on Thursday. Besides the Deols, several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Tiger Shroff, Malaika Arora, Sidharth Malhotra, Sonu Sood, Randeep Hooda, Mukesh Khanna and Jackie Shroff, attended the meet to pay their respects to the grieving family. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai were also seen arriving at the venue together.

Dharmendra passed away on November 24. The actor had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai due to health complications. Although he was discharged, reports claimed that he had been placed on a ventilator following breathing difficulties. Despite showing signs of improvement, the legendary actor passed away on November 24. His last rites were also held on the same day and were attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

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Sunny Deol was spotted by the paparazzi as he left from the hotel after the prayer meet of his father, veteran actor Dharmendra.

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A picture of Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol from their late father Dharmendra's prayer meet has surfaced on social media. In the photo, the brothers are seen greeting guests with folded hands, who arrived to offer their condolences.

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An Emotional Sunny Deol Along With Bobby & Family Greet All. Whole Bollywood Has Joined The Family For A Legendary Sign Off To OG MEGASTAR “Dharm Ji”???????? pic.twitter.com/S3d5YPQ4JW

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Karan Johar was also snapped by the paparazzi as he arrived for Dharmendra's prayer meet. The filmmaker offered his condolences to the family. Previously, KJo also took to his Instagram handle to remember Dharmendra and called it the “end of an era”.

Randeep Hooda also remembered Dharmendra as he attended the latter's prayer meeting on Thursday in Mumbai. The actor was seen exiting the venue in a white kurta pyjama.

A new video of Salman Khan from Dharmendra's prayer meet has surfaced on social media. In the clip, the Bollywood superstar was seen leaving the venue after offering his condolences to the grieving family.

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Sonakshi Sinha and her husband Zaheer Iqbal also offered their condolences to the grieving family as they attended Dharmendra's prayer meeting on Thursday in Mumbai.

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Bollywood star Sonu Sood was snapped arriving for Dharmendra's prayer meet. Besides him, Shaktimaan star Mukesh Khanna was also seen as he arrived to pay his last respects to the veteran actor.

Veteran actor Sanjay Khan also paid an emotional tribute to Dharmendra on social media and wrote, “Long before the world knew him as a star, I knew Dharam as the young man who could turn a freezing Ladakhi night into pure mischief. We were in Leh in 1966, shooting Chetan Anand's Haqeeqat, when a simple walk back to the officers' mess ended with a rifle aimed at us and a sentry screaming in the dark. Between our drunken bravado, a mountain of laughter, and that sudden brush with danger, a lifelong friendship took shape. Those who knew you will never forget you. Rest in peace my friend!”

Many celebrities attended Dharmendra's funeral. Stars including Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, Abhay Deol, Shatrughan Sinha and several others paid their heartfelt respects. Dharmendra, fondly remembered as Bollywood's He-Man, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.

While Dharmendra's prayer meet is underway, Sunita Ahuja visited Hema Malini's residence to offer her condolences. She was also accompanied by her son, Yashvardhan Ahuja.

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Aamir Khan shared the heartwarming story behind taking his son Azad to meet veteran actor Dharmendra. Speaking on the sidelines of the 56th International Film Festival of India, the actor shared that he had grown very close to Dharmendra, especially during the last year of his life. Aamir revealed that he met him around 7–8 times. On one of these visits, he decided to bring his son Azad along, believing it was important for Azad to meet the legendary actor whose work he hadn't really experienced.

Tiger Shroff was also seen arriving for Dharmendra's prayer meet. Besides him, Madhuri Dixit and Fardeen Khan were also seen arriving at the venue to pay their last respects to the veteran star.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan also made a rare joint appearance on Thursday as they arrived at the prayer meet of late actor Dharmendra.

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At the 56th IFFI, Aamir Khan also shared, “He was so gentle. No matter who he would meet, whether it's a colleague, whether it's someone not from the industry, he would always be very warm and soft in meeting people. Always. So, he was a wonderful person, he was a great actor and it's a great loss for all of us,” as he talked about Dharmendra.

Shah Rukh Khan also attended Dharmendra's prayer meet on Thursday. The Bollywood superstar was snapped arriving at the venue in his luxurious car.

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At the 56th IFFI, Aamir Khan remembered Dharmendra as a “handsome person” and added, “Today in fact, I'm not there in Bombay but today is his prayer meeting unfortunately. I'm missing it. And I was very close to him because in the last, I would say last one year, I must have met him about 7-8 times. Because I used to really enjoy his company so I used to go and sit with him. One day I took Azad with me, you know, my son. I said I want you to meet someone because Azad has not seen his work really. But Azad came with me and we spent a couple of hours with him and it was really wonderful. You know, Dharamji was not only such a fine actor but he was a great human being.”

Ameesha Patel, who shares a close bond with the Deol family, was also seen arriving at the venue to attend Dharmendra's last rites. She looked devastated as the paparazzi snapped her.

Veteran star Rekha also offered her condolences to the family as she attended Dharmendra's prayer meet in Mumbai on Thursday.

Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan also attended Dharmendra's prayer meet. While SRK had previously attended veteran actor's last rites, he could not offer his condolences to the family today during the prayer meet. Therefore, Aryan graced the event.

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Actor Sharman Joshi also attended Dharmendra's prayer meeting. He was snapped arriving at the venue with his family members.

Salman Khan also attended Dharmendra's prayer meet on Thursday. He was spotted arriving at the venue with his high security.

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At the 56th IFFI in Goa, Aamir Khan paid tribute to Dharmendra and shared, “Well, I've grown up watching him and I mean he was known as the action hero and the he-man And of course he was extremely good, you know, portraying these strong characters in action films. He was very good at that. But I think people have, I don't know whether people have really noticed, I think he is underrated. His performances in romance or different genres, he's done so well. He does amazing comedy, he does amazing romance, you know, dramas. So according to me, Dharamji was right up there as one of the finest actors that we have. So, I've really looked up to him always.”

As reported by India.com, Dharmendra owned several properties worth over Rs 17 crore in Maharashtra. Reportedly, he has also invested in both agricultural and non-agricultural land valued at Rs 88 lakh and Rs 52 lakh, respectively. He also owns a luxurious 100-acre farmhouse in Lonavala.

If you have travelled across the northern states of India, you must have come across this popular Dhaba chain called ‘Garam Dharam'. It is owned by Dharmendra. The franchise celebrates his larger-than-life persona and his journey in the film industry. Additionally, Dharmendra also operated another eatery called ‘He-Man' on the Karnal Highway. It also pays homage to his famous Bollywood journey.

Sholay director Ramesh Sippy also paid an emotional tribute to Dharmendra recently during his address at the 56th International Film Festival of India. “It's been difficult talking about him… it just happened. I think he was the most wonderful man, one of the finest ever. That place will never be filled by anybody else. I'm sure we will have other actors who are good, but there will be no Dharmendra again. He was absolutely magnificent — both as a human being and as an actor,” he said.

Recently, Ajit Pawar, along with former CIDCO chairman Pramod Hindurao, also visited Hema Malini at her residence following the death of her actor-husband, Dharmendra. During their meeting, they spoke about the veteran actor's remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.

Sonu Nigam is set to pay tribute to the iconic Dharmendra with soulful renditions of some of his most memorable songs. With his powerful voice, Sonu will bring to life the timeless classics that showcased Dharmendra's on-screen charm and romance. From nostalgic hits to romantic ballads, Sonu's performance will revisit the melodies that have become an integral part of Indian cinema's golden era, evoking nostalgia and delighting fans across generations.

Dharmendra's last film to release will now be Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Agastya Nanda. The film arrives in cinemas on December 25, 2025, exactly a month after the actor's passing.

Suniel Shetty has also arrived for Dharmendra's prayer meeting at the Taj Lands End hotel in Mumbai.

Just as director Anil Sharma had revealed that Apne 2 had been shelved after Dharmendra‘s passing, producer Deepak Mukut has confirmed that the film is indeed happening and will serve as a tribute to the late, legendary actor. He said in a statement, “People need to stop spreading unverified rumours. Apne 2 is NOT shelved. This film is happening, and it is happening with full conviction. We have been working quietly but consistently, and there has never been a question of dropping the project. Apne 2 is not only on track but remains one of the most emotionally significant projects undertaken by our banner.”

Jackie Shroff is also attending Dharmendra's prayer meet. He was snapped by the paparazzi as he arrived at the venue to offer his condolences to the grieving family.

Malaika Arora has also reached for Dharmendra's prayer meet. She was spotted by the paparazzi as she arrived with her son, Arhaan Khan.

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Legendary icon Dharmendra, fondly known as the He-Man of Bollywood, passed away at 89 on November 24, leaving the film industry and fans heartbroken. From his breakout role in Phool Aur Patthar to his irreplaceable portrayal of Veeru in Sholay, his charm remains unmatched. His journey from a small-town dreamer to one of Hindi cinema's greatest stars, as well as his love story was as cinematic as it gets. Watch the video to know his inspiring journey:

Sunny Deol's son, Karan Deol, has also arrived at the venue for Dharmendra's prayer meet.

In an old interview, Dharmendra spoke lovingly about his most iconic co-star and wife, Hema Malini. He said, “We have done so many films together and given so many hits. We are considered to be one of the best loved on-screen couples. We have a chemistry that is unbelievable and complement each other really well. She is the most beautiful woman I know. She is a very caring lady. I respect her a lot.”

Recently, Sriram Raghavan revealed that Dharmendra changed his Johnny Gaddaar death scene on set, saying the original version wouldn't suit his character. It originally involved a stabbing. But on shoot day, Dharmendra spotted the prop knife in Sriram Raghavan's hand and immediately questioned it.

Sidharth Malhotra was also spotted by the paparazzi as he arrived for Dharmendra's prayer meet.

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Sunny Deol and Abhay Deol have also reached the Taj Lands End hotel in Mumbai to attend Dharmendra's prayer meet. Several other Bollywood stars are also expected to arrive soon.

Bobby Deol has arrived at Dharmendra's residence in Juhu. He is expected to leave for the prayer meet soon.

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Director Anil Sharma has confirmed that Apne 2 – a film meant to unite three generations of the Deol family – will now never be made. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said, “Apne to apno ke bina nahi ho sakti. Without Dharamji, it's impossible to make the sequel. Everything was on track and the script was ready, but he left us. Some dreams remain unfulfilled. Without him, it's not possible!”

Source: News18
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