Dharmendra News Today: Karan Deol Collects Grandfather’s Ashes at Vile Parle

Dharmendra News Today LIVE Updates: Sunny Deol’s Son Collects Grandfather’s Ashes from Vile Parle Crematorium

Mumbai is in quiet mourning following the passing of Bollywood legend Dharmendra. From late-night tributes to morning rituals at the Vile Parle crematorium, the Deol family and countless fans have gathered to offer prayers, memories, and love for the iconic actor.

On Tuesday morning, November 25, Karan Deol, the elder son of Sunny Deol, was seen leaving Vile Parle crematorium after collecting his grandfather’s ashes, a day after the veteran actor’s last rites were performed.

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Written By: Anindita Mukhopadhyay
Published: November 25, 2025, 12:28 IST | Updated: November 25, 2025, 15:54 IST

Remembering Bollywood’s He-Man

Dharmendra, fondly called Bollywood’s He-Man, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. His last rites took place at Vile Parle crematorium on Monday, attended by several celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh. Political leaders, including President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also condoled his death, calling it the “end of an era.”

On November 25, Karan Deol performed the final rituals at the crematorium and returned home with Dharmendra’s ashes in an urn.

Dharmendra is survived by his first wife Prakash Kaur and their children Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, and Ajita Deol, as well as Hema Malini and their daughters Esha and Ahana Deol. Fans can follow live updates on prayer meets, family tributes, and condolences from well-wishers.

LIVE Updates on Dharmendra’s Passing

3:54 PM IST – Saif Ali Khan and Karisma Kapoor visit Deol family
Saif Ali Khan and Karisma Kapoor were spotted at Dharmendra’s Juhu residence, meeting the Deol family a day after the actor’s demise.

3:04 PM IST – Alia Bhatt shares throwback photo
Alia Bhatt posted a nostalgic photo with Dharmendra from the sets of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

2:03 PM IST – Dharmendra’s brief political stint
Dharmendra had once served as a Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bikaner, Rajasthan, before stepping away from politics permanently.

1:54 PM IST – Celina Jaitly shares heartfelt note
Celina Jaitly, whose birthday coincided with Dharmendra’s passing, expressed her grief on Instagram, calling the veteran actor a pillar of Indian cinema and offering condolences to the Deol family.

1:22 PM IST – Dharmendra’s throwback video goes viral
Earlier this year, Dharmendra underwent a corneal transplant. In a video, he reassured fans of his strength, saying, “Abhi bhi Dharmendra mein bahut dum hai” (I still have a lot of strength).

1:11 PM IST – Preity Zinta pays respects
Preity Zinta, who began her career alongside Bobby Deol in Soldier, visited the Deol family in Juhu.

1:06 PM IST – Jaideep Ahlawat remembers Dharmendra
Jaideep Ahlawat shared photos with Dharmendra, calling him “Jatt Yamla Pagla Deewana” and expressing how much he will be missed.

12:39 PM IST – Amitabh Bachchan pens tribute
Big B wrote an emotional note praising Dharmendra’s humility, charm, and enduring presence in Bollywood, calling his loss a “vacuum that shall ever remain vacuus.”

12:35 PM IST – Ashes collected by grandson Karan Deol
Karan Deol performed the final rituals at Vile Parle crematorium and took the ashes home in Juhu.

12:32 PM IST – Dharmendra’s passing
Dharmendra passed away on November 24 due to age-related ailments. He had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital earlier this month and returned home for treatment before his demise.