The Deol Family Gathers for 'Celebration of Life': Dharmendra's Prayer Meet Draws Bollywood Legends.

Mumbai witnessed a poignant and massive turnout of Bollywood royalty on Thursday as the Deol family hosted a special prayer meet - dubbed a "Celebration of Life"- to honor the legendary actor, Dharmendra. Held at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, the event was a heartfelt tribute to the 'He-Man' of Indian cinema, drawing in stars from across generations.

Sunny Deol and Bonny Deol at Dharmendra Prayer Meet

Dharmendra Prayer Meet: Deol Family's 'Celebration of Life'

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The Film Fraternity Offers Respects

The gathering was a powerful testament to Dharmendra's enduring legacy and widespread affection within the industry. Members of the Deol family, including sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, along with grandsons Karan Deol and Rajveer Deol, were present, personally greeting the stream of guests who came to pay their respects.

The guest list read like a who's who of Hindi cinema, confirming the immense impact Dharmendra had on his colleagues:

Veterans and Peers: Rekha was among the early arrivals, along with Shabana Azmi and Jaya Prada, reflecting decades of shared history.

Superstars: Salman Khan who shares deep personal connection with the Deol family and Shah Rukh Khan, both, attended the emotional service.

Contemporary Icons: Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, and Suniel Shetty were also seen, underscoring the universal respect for the departed icon.

Others Present: The event also saw the presence of Jackie Shroff, Tiger Shroff, Karan Johar, Sonu Nigam (who delivered a musical tribute), Anil Sharma, and many more.

A Conspicuous Absence: Hema Malini and Daughters

While the prayer meet was attended by the family of Dharmendra’s first wife, Prakash Kaur, the absence of his second wife, Hema Malini, and their daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, was widely noted. (Click Here For >> Hema Malini’s Heartbreaking Tribute for Dharmendra)

The Deol family has a complex, separate living arrangement, which is well-known in the public sphere. However, reports indicate that the emotional tribute was managed across the family:

Separate Condolences: While the main "Celebration of Life" was held at the hotel, several film personalities, including Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja, visited Hema Malini's residence separately to offer their personal condolences, respecting her privacy during the period of grief.

Public Tribute: Just hours before the event, Hema Malini had shared a deeply moving public note on social media dedicated to Dharmendra, declaring, "He was everything to me," confirming her deep mourning despite her physical absence from the public gathering.

(Also Read >> Hema Malini’s Heartbreaking Tribute for Dharmendra)

An Evening of Musical Remembrance of Dharmendra
The gathering, which featured a large portrait of the younger Dharmendra and displays of his film career highlights, was centered around remembering his joyous spirit. A major highlight was the musical performance by singer Sonu Nigam, who paid tribute to the legendary actor by singing some of his most memorable and evergreen songs, transforming the sorrowful atmosphere into a celebration of his life's artistic contribution.

The Deol family stood together, with Sunny and Bobby Deol, along with their children, expressing gratitude to everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this difficult time, marking a unified moment of respect for the patriarch.

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