Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, in Mumbai, a fortnight away from his 90th birthday. The news swallowed the entire nation in a wave of grief. The actor has been in and out of the hospital in the past months. However, recent reports had stated that the actor was recovering, making the news of his death even more heartbreaking. Now, fans are reflecting on the rushed funeral and why the actor was not given the state honour or a shobha yatra that a celebrity of his stature should have received.
Why were Dharmendra’s last rites rushed?
The news of Dharmendra’s passing made headlines around 1 P.M. on November 24, 2025. By the time the family was already preparing for the last rites, not giving his fans a chance to pay their respects to the immensely loved actor. While no official information was provided by the family regarding the news of Dharmendra’s demise, the secrecy around his last rites has left fans hurt. For the unversed, an ambulance was seen outside Dharmendra’s bungalow around 1 P.M. on Monday. Following this, reports emerged that Dharmendra’s health had deteriorated.
