Dharmendra’s prayer meet to be held in Bandra hotel on Thursday | Details Inside

A prayer meet for legendary Hindi cinema icon Dharmendra, who passed away earlier this week, will be held on Thursday evening at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End hotel. Preparations at the venue are underway to host an intimate and dignified remembrance for the veteran actor, whose passing has left an irreplaceable void in the film industry.

Dharmendra, lovingly known as the He-Man of Bollywood, breathed his last on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, following a week-long illness. He passed away at his residence in Juhu and was cremated the same day at the Pawan Hans crematorium, Vile Parle, where several industry dignitaries gathered to bid him farewell.

When and where is the prayer meet?

The Deol family officially announced the prayer service through a heartfelt digital invitation shared on social media.
The invitation features:

• A nostalgic childhood photograph of Dharmendra
• The message: “Celebration of Life”
• His life span: 8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025
• Prayer Meet Details:
  27 November 2025 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  Venue: Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai

Reports suggest that singer Sonu Nigam may perform some of Dharmendra’s most beloved songs, adding an emotional musical tribute to the evening.

Bollywood expected to attend in full strength

Dharmendra’s funeral earlier this week saw an outpouring of love from across the industry. Superstars including:

• Amitabh Bachchan
• Shah Rukh Khan
• Aamir Khan
• Salman Khan
• Hrithik Roshan
• Saif Ali Khan
• Kareena Kapoor Khan
• Ranbir Kapoor
• Alia Bhatt
• Varun Dhawan
• Allu Arvind

…were among the many who arrived to pay their respects.

The prayer meet is expected to witness similar attendance, with film fraternity members, long-time colleagues, and close family friends gathering to honour the actor’s legacy.

Dharmendra’s unmatched cinematic journey

Over a career spanning more than six decades, Dharmendra featured in over 300 films and delivered some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances. His work across romance, drama, action, and comedy established him as one of Bollywood’s most versatile stars.

Some of his iconic films include:

• Haqeeqat (1964)
• Anupama (1966)
• Phool Aur Patthar (1966)
• Satyakam (1969)
• Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)
• Sholay (1975)
• Dream Girl (1977)
• The Burning Train (1980)

His pairing with Hema Malini, his charisma on screen, and his gentle demeanour in real life made him one of Indian cinema’s most beloved figures.

Dharmendra’s final film: Ikkis

Fans will soon see Dharmendra on screen one last time in Ikkis, slated for release in December.
The film stars:

• Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
• Dharmendra as Brigadier Khetarpal, the war hero’s father
• Jaideep Ahlawat, in a pivotal role

Ikkis is expected to be an emotional farewell performance from the legendary actor, marking the end of an extraordinary cinematic journey.