Dharmendra Death: Family To Hold Prayer Meet Later This Week, Details Inside

Bollywood's He-Man, Dharmendra, passed away on Monday after weeks of treatment for a prolonged illness. His demise has left the film industry and the nation in grief. While the family did not organise a public funeral, they are expected to hold a prayer meet later this week.Dharmendra Prayer MeetAccording to reports, the Deols are planning the prayer meet for the late star but are yet to finalise the location, an insider revealed."A prayer meet will be held here but the location is yet to be finalised, " a source told PTI. The who’s who of Bollywood are expected to attend the solemn affair.ALSO READ: Dharmendra Death News LIVE Updates: No State Funeral For Sholay Actor Dharmendra Passes AwayThe actor was hospitalised earlier this month for a routine

check-up. Since then, he had been in and out of the hospital. A false death hoax had briefly caused concern online, but the family clarified that he was recovering. He was later discharged and continued his treatment at home. On Monday, without an official announcement or antim yatra, the Deols performed the final rites at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu.Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and several others attended the funeral. Meanwhile, scores of celebrities visited the grieving family to offer condolences, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, Kajol, Farah Khan, Ahaan Panday, Aryan Khan, and others. Veteran actors Shatrughan Sinha, Sanjay Khan and others were also spotted there. Many also paid a visit to wife Hema Malini at her residence.The actor, known for iconic films like Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Chupke Chupke, Dharam Veer and Seeta Aur Geeta, was set to turn 90 in December. His demise has left a huge void in the Hindi film industry.