Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday and others visit Deol family at late Dharmendra’s Juhu residence

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday and others visit Deol family at late Dharmendra’s Juhu residence

Veteran actor Dharmendra’s death at 89 has left a silence that feels heavier than words. His passing yesterday marked the end of a remarkable era in Hindi cinema, and the grief has been visible not just within his family but across the entire film industry. The last rites were held yesterday afternoon at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai, where friends, colleagues and admirers gathered to bid their final farewell.

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Once the rituals were over, the stream of visitors heading toward the Deol residence did not slow down. Through the evening and into today, familiar faces from across Bollywood kept arriving to pay their respects, offering strength to a family that has lost its pillar. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were among the earliest visitors today. They arrived quietly, walking straight inside without interacting with the paparazzi. Ranbir kept it low-key in a cap and casual wear, while Alia was seen in a simple white kurta-salwar with her hair tied back, opting for complete silence as a gesture of respect.

Ananya Panday and Bhavna Panday were also photographed entering the building. Farah Khan, who shared a long association with the Deol family, made her way to the residence as well. These visits reflect how deeply Dharmendra’s presence was woven into the film fraternity, not just as an actor but as someone who carried warmth, affection and an old-world dignity that touched everyone who knew him.

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Dharmendra had been unwell for days. The legendary actor, lovingly called the He-Man of Bollywood, had recently been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital and was discharged on November 12. On Monday morning, an ambulance was seen arriving at his Juhu residence as news of his demise emerged. It sent a shockwave across the industry, prompting tributes from every corner.

Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Saira Banu, Anil Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Govinda, Johnny Lever and many others remembered him through heartfelt posts and personal visits. Each message echoed the same sentiment: a giant of cinema had departed, leaving behind memories that will stay etched forever.

Dharmendra is survived by his wife Hema Malini, sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, and daughters Esha and Ahana. His family, who stood by him through his final days, performed his last rites together, holding on to one another as Mumbai gathered to mourn a legend.