Hema Malini's Absence From Dharmendra's Asthi Visarjan In Haridwar Sparks Rumours Of Rift In Family

The Deol family is always known for their grace, legacy and strong family ties. However, the family has grabbed attention ever since the legendary icon, Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025. Fans and family are still mourning the same. Amid that, a video was released online, which claimed that it was of Sunny and Bobby Deol immersing the ashes of their father. Well, some viewers have pointed out Hema Malini's absence from the same. 

Hema Malini’s absence from Dharmendra’s last rituals sparks rumours of rift within the family

On December 3, 2025, a video was shared online, which claimed that it was of Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol, who were immersing Dharmendra's ashes in Haridwar. Reportedly, they were also accompanied by Karan Deol. However, hours after the video went viral, some viewers pointed out the absence of Hema Malini in it. For the unversed, after Dharmendra's death, multiple viewers suspected a rift in the family, as the actress always organised separate functions for her husband. And the recent absence has only intensified the rumours.

Hema Malini held separate prayer meet for Dharmendra

For those who don't know, after Dharmendra's death, both his wives held separate prayer meetings. Dharmendra's second wife, Hema Malini organised a Gita paath and bhajan sandhya at her Mumbai home, which was attended by close friends. On the other hand, his first wife, Prakash Kaur, alongside Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, organised a prayer meet named 'Celebration of Life' at Taj Lands End. 

Dharmendra tied the knot with Hema Malini despite being married

Dharmendra married his first wife, Prakash Kaur in 1954 and they had four children together. However, after a few years, Dharmendra and actress, Hema Malini fell in love and officially married in 1980, even though he remained legally married to Prakash Kaur. This sparked a debate online, but the couple seemed unbothered by it. Over the years, Hema Malini lived separately with their daughters, Esha and Ahana. 

During a 2023 interview with Lehren Retro, Hema Malini opened up about her living conditions with Dharmendra. She shared that nobody wants to be like that, but it happened to her. And she accepted it, but nobody wants to live their life like this. Even though, she wished for a normal life with her husband and kids, she doesn't feel bad about her situation.

Hema Malini’s last post for Dharmendra

Dharmendra died on November 24, 2025, a few days before his 90th birthday. In his last few days, the actor was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for breathing difficulties. Reportedly, he was also on a ventilator. A few days later, he was discharged from hospital and the treatment would take place at his home. However, the legendary actor breathed his last. 

Later, his second wife, Hema Malini shared an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter). In it, she called him a loving husband and adoring father of their two daughters, Esha and Ahana. For Hema Malini, Dharmendra was not just a husband, but a friend, philosopher, guide, poet, and her go-to person. A part of her post could be read as:

"My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life."

What are your thoughts on Hema Malini’s absence from Dharmendra’s asthi visarjan? Let us know.

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