Amid a deeply emotional time for the Deol family, Karan Deol stepped forward with quiet strength to fulfill the final duty of his grandfather, the legendary actor Dharmendra.
As his father, Sunny Deol, continues to mourn the irreplaceable loss, Karan was seen carrying the ‘Sholay’ icon’s ashes from a crematorium in Mumbai. A day after the cremation, Karan Deol was spotted visibly shaken as he carried his grandfather’s ashes.
Karan arrived at the crematorium at around 8:30 am on November 25 to collect the ashes, accompanied by a priest. After performing the necessary rituals, he departed carrying the ashes in an urn.
Karan and his brother Rajveer Deol shared a close bond with their grandfather Dharmendra. Karan often expressed this affection by posting photos with him on social media, offering glimpses of their special moments together. In January, Karan shared a heartfelt photo with his grandfather from their vacation in Manali, captioning it, “From mountain views to heartwarming moments, every second with you bade papa is a blessing. Grateful for your wisdom, laughter, and all the love you shower us with.”
On November 24, Dharmendra was laid to rest at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai, surrounded by his closest family members. The farewell was intimate and emotional, with his children performing the final rites. Hema Malini and Prakash Kaur provided strength and comfort to their children and grandchildren during this difficult time.
Several notable celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, Abhay Deol, and Shatrughan Sinha, paid their respects at the funeral.
Dharmendra, lovingly known as Bollywood’s He-Man, passed away at the age of 89. He is survived by his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their children, Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, and Ajita Deol, along with Hema Malini and their daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.