Hema Malini to host prayer meeting for Dharmendra in New Delhi
Veteran actor Hema Malini will host a special prayer meeting in New Delhi to remember her late husband, legendary actor Dharmendra. The gathering will be supported by daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, and sons-in-law Bharat Takhtani and Vaibhav Vohra.
When and where
The event is set for December 11, 2025 (Thursday), from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre on Janpath, New Delhi.
Follow-up to the Mumbai memorial
This Delhi meet follows the Deol family’s first prayer gathering on November 27 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The Mumbai tribute drew a large turnout from the film fraternity and fans alike.
- At the Mumbai event, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol personally greeted guests with folded hands as they arrived.
- The evening closed with a moving performance by Sonu Nigam, who sang Dharmendra’s beloved songs such as “Aa Ja Jaane Wale,” “Rahe Na Rahe Hum,” “Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai,” and “Apne Toh Apne Hote Hain.”
Stars who attended in Mumbai
Many well-known Bollywood faces paid their respects at the Mumbai prayer meet, including:
- Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan
- Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Tiger Shroff
- Vidya Balan, Aryan Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Suresh Oberoi
Private visits and family rituals
Alongside public tributes, close friends and acquaintances visited Hema Malini at her Mumbai home to offer condolences. Visitors included Mahima Chaudhry, Fardeen Khan and Sunita Ahuja with her son Yashvardhan.
Hema Malini also organised a Gita Paath at home in memory of Dharmendra. Meanwhile, Sunny and Bobby marked their father’s 90th birthday on December 8 by celebrating with fans at the family residence.
What to expect in Delhi
The Delhi prayer meet is expected to be a quieter, respectful gathering led by the family and close friends. Fans and well-wishers can pay their respects during the scheduled hours at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
Tributes continue — the Deol family’s series of memorials and personal remembrances reflect the deep love and admiration the industry and fans hold for Dharmendra’s long and influential career.
