Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Dharmendra's Legacy and Family Rift Rumors
Dharmendra, a famous Bollywood actor, passed away in November 2025 at the age of 89.
He was known for his rugged charm and starred in over 300 films, including classics like Sholay and Seeta Aur Geeta.
After his death, there are rumors that his family is having some problems.
His first wife and sons had a prayer meeting at a hotel, while his second wife and daughters had a separate gathering at their home.
There are also rumors about disagreements over his inheritance.
However, some people think the family is still close because one of his daughters posted a family video on Instagram and liked her step-brother's new movie trailer.
Dharmendra's life was marked by his simplicity, generosity, and talent, which earned him the love of moviegoers for over half a century.
Dharmendra, a legendary Bollywood actor, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89.
Rumors of a family rift emerged after separate memorial events were held by different family members.
Dharmendra's first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol, hosted a prayer meet at a Mumbai hotel.
Dharmendra's second wife, Hema Malini, and their daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol, had a separate gathering at their residence.
Sunny and Bobby Deol performed the Asthi Visarjan ritual in Haridwar without Hema and her daughters.
Hema and her daughters hosted special gatherings in New Delhi and Mathura, which Sunny and his family did not attend.
Esha Deol posted a family video on Instagram and liked Sunny's Border 2 teaser, hinting at no family rift.
Dharmendra's career spanned over 300 films, including classics like Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Yaadon Ki Baraat.
He was known for his rugged charm, simplicity, and generosity, earning him the love of moviegoers for over half a century.
Dharmendra's last film was Ikkis, a war drama released in 2025.
- Who
- Dharmendra, a legendary Bollywood actor, and his family
- What
- Rumors of a family rift and a retrospective on Dharmendra's life and career
- When
- After Dharmendra's death in November 2025 and during his birth anniversary
- Where
- Mumbai, Haridwar, New Delhi, Mathura, and Punjab
- Why
- Alleged disagreements over inheritance and differing memorial arrangements, along with a reflection on Dharmendra's enduring legacy in Indian cinema
- Birth Name
- Dharminder Singh Deol
- Birth Date
- December 8, 1935
- Birth Place
- Nasrali village, Punjab, India
- Death Date
- November 24, 2025
- Age at Death
- 89
- First Wife
- Prakash Kaur
- Second Wife
- Hema Malini
- Sons
- Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol
- Daughters
- Esha Deol, Ahana Deol
- Notable Films
- Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Phool Aur Patthar, Satyakam
- Filmfare Nominations
- 1 (for Phool Aur Patthar)
- Awards
- Padma Bhushan, Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Political Affiliation
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Last Film
- Ikkis (2025)
Sources
Amid Family Rift Rumours After Dharmendra's Death, Esha Deol Reacts To Sunny Deol's Border 2 Teaser
‘It’s good Hema Malini didn’t attend Dharmendra’s prayer meet’: Manoj Desai recalls massive turnout, hundreds queuing up to meet Deols
