New Delhi: Actor Mukesh Khanna has shared a heartfelt account of his final visit to late veteran star Dharmendra, describing the deeply emotional atmosphere at the actor’s residence just days before his death. Dharmendra, who passed away on 24 November at the age of 89, had recently been discharged from the hospital and continued treatment at home.
Mukesh Khanna recounts emotional visit
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Mukesh Khanna revealed that he visited Dharmendra’s home shortly after the actor returned from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. He recalled that the family had transformed part of the house into an ICU-like setup in hopes of supporting his recovery.
“I had gone to their home just five or six days ago, right after he was brought back from the hospital. They had set up an ICU-like arrangement inside the house itself. I knew I wouldn’t be able to meet him properly, but I still felt it was important to go,” Khanna said.
During the visit, he met Dharmendra’s sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Khanna remembered encouraging them, expressing faith in Dharmendra’s strength:
“I told them, ‘He is very strong. He will come out of this… he will get through this problem.’ But in the end, whatever God wills is what happens.”
Khanna added that the news of the actor’s passing shocked many because of Dharmendra’s reputation for resilience. “His body gave up, but the soul moves on. And he had a beautiful soul,” he said.
Dharmendra’s final days and health condition
Dharmendra had been unwell for some time, with health complications leading to his hospitalisation on 10 November. After receiving treatment, he was discharged and continued medical care at home under close family supervision.
The veteran actor died on 24 November, just weeks before his 90th birthday, leaving the film industry and fans across the country grieving an irreplaceable loss.
Cremation attended by film fraternity
Dharmendra’s cremation was held on the same day in Mumbai, attended by several prominent Bollywood personalities. Among those present were Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Salim Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, who came to pay their last respects to one of Indian cinema’s most cherished icons.
Celebration of Life prayer meet
Earlier this week, the Deol family organised a prayer meet titled “Celebration of Life” in honour of the late actor. Members of the film fraternity, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rekha, Aishwarya Rai, and others attended the gathering, reflecting on Dharmendra’s profound contribution to Indian cinema and the hearts he touched throughout his decades-long career.
Conclusion
Mukesh Khanna’s recollections offer a poignant glimpse into Dharmendra’s final days—marked by the unwavering love of his family and the admiration of the industry. The actor’s passing has left a deep void, but his legacy, warmth and cinematic brilliance continue to live on in the memories of millions.