Dharmendra Death Updates: Funeral Held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle; Sunny Deol Performs Last Rites

Bollywood came together on Monday to bid a heartfelt farewell to legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away at the age of 89 at his Juhu residence on November 24, 2025. The iconic star, fondly remembered as Bollywood's "He-Man," had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month following a deterioration in health.

Dharmendra Death Updates: Dharmendra's Funeral At Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle in Mumbai

His final rites were performed at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle in the presence of close family members, while thousands of fans gathered outside to pay their last respects.

Although the family had recently shared that he was recovering at home, the veteran actor breathed his last, marking the end of a historic six-decade career.

Sunny Deol Performs Last Rites of Dharmendra Deol: Report

Sunny Deol led the final rituals for his father in an intensely emotional atmosphere. With tears in his eyes, the actor performed the last rites as other members of the Deol family stood by him. The funeral procession saw a large crowd of fans and well-wishers lining the roads, hoping to catch a final glimpse of the iconic superstar who had inspired generations.

Dharmendra's wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol were also spotted at the crematorium. Esha, draped in a white dupatta covering her face, entered quietly with her mother. The family chose to refrain from interacting with the media during the solemn ceremony.

Ambulance Seen Leaving Residence; Family Rushes to Crematorium

Earlier in the afternoon, an ambulance was seen leaving Dharmendra's Juhu residence, raising immediate concern among fans. Soon after, Sunny Deol, Hema Malini, and Esha Deol were photographed arriving at the Pawan Hans cremation ground. Security was significantly heightened around the premises to manage the large crowds and media presence.

Bollywood Mourns Dharmendra: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan & Others Attend Dharmendra's Last Rites

Several prominent figures from the film industry arrived to pay homage to the veteran actor. Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi were among the earliest to reach the crematorium. Salman Khan also arrived to pay his respects, joining the growing list of industry colleagues devastated by Dharmendra's demise.

Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were photographed entering the crematorium dressed in white. Aamir Khan was also spotted earlier at Dharmendra's Juhu residence, offering his condolences to the grieving Deol family.

A Legendary Career Comes to an End Just Before Dharmendra's 90th Birthday

Dharmendra leaves behind a monumental legacy with more than 300 films over six decades. Admired for his charm, versatility, and action stardom, he delivered some of Indian cinema's most iconic films including Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Chupke Chupke, Phool Aur Patthar, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Dost.