Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Shobhaa De Criticizes Deol Family's Funeral Decision
Dharmendra, a famous actor, recently passed away.
His family, including his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, had a private funeral for him.
Hema Malini, his second wife, was not present at the prayer meet.
Shobhaa De, a journalist, said that Dharmendra deserved a state funeral, like another famous actor, Sridevi, had.
She also felt that Hema Malini should have been treated with more respect.
Shobhaa De thinks that maybe the government forgot or there were political reasons why Dharmendra didn't get a state funeral.
The Deol family chose a private funeral for Dharmendra, with only close family and friends in attendance.
Hema Malini, Dharmendra's second wife, was notably absent from the prayer meet.
Shobhaa De criticized the decision, stating that Dharmendra deserved a state funeral due to his popularity and contributions.
She compared Dharmendra's case to Sridevi, who received a state funeral.
Shobhaa De also felt that Hema Malini deserved more grace and respect from the Deol family.
- Who
- Dharmendra, a veteran actor, and his family members, including Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Hema Malini.
- What
- The Deol family chose a private funeral for Dharmendra, and journalist Shobhaa De criticized this decision, suggesting he deserved a state funeral and that Hema Malini deserved more grace.
- When
- Recently, following Dharmendra's demise.
- Where
- The funeral took place with close family and friends, while the interview with Shobhaa De occurred during a conversation with Vickey Lalwani.
- Why
- Shobhaa De believes Dharmendra deserved a state funeral due to his stature and popularity, and that Hema Malini deserved more grace from the Deol family.
- Actor
- Dharmendra
- Family Members
- Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Hema Malini
- Funeral Type
- Private
- Critic
- Shobhaa De
- Reason for Criticism
- Lack of state funeral, perceived lack of grace towards Hema Malini
- Comparison
- Sridevi's state funeral
- Possible Reasons for No State Funeral
- Oversight or political reasons
