19-07-2025
Hema Malini Pays Final Respects To Dheeraj Kumar At His Prayer Meet
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Veteran actress Hema Malini attended the prayer meet for actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar in Mumbai.
Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini was seen at the prayer meet of actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar, held in Mumbai on Friday, July 18. She offered her condolences to the grieving family and paid her final respects to the late star.
Videos from the prayer meet show Hema interacting with family members and joining others in remembering Kumar. Actor Poonam Dhillon was also present at the gathering.
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Poonam Dhillon and Jackie Shroff were also present.
Dheeraj Kumar passed away on July 15 at the age of 79. He had been suffering from acute pneumonia and was admitted to the ICU of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. His close friend and family associate Ajay Shukla confirmed the news, saying, 'He passed away this morning at 11:00 am due to pneumonia at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was unwell and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday as he was having fever, cold and cough. He was admitted to the ICU due to his age."
According to a report, Kumar was placed on a ventilator, but doctors were unable to save him. In a statement, his family and production team had earlier said, 'Dheeraj Kumar is under the close supervision of doctors and is undergoing treatment. The family is praying for his speedy recovery and also requests everyone to maintain his privacy during this difficult time."
Apart from his film career, Dheeraj Kumar made a lasting impact on Indian television through his production company, Creative Eye Limited. He was behind several successful and long-running TV shows, particularly in the mythological and devotional genre. His banner produced popular series like Om Namah Shivay, Shree Ganesh, Jai Santoshi Maa, and Jap Tap Vrat. These shows were known for their engaging storytelling and spiritual themes, reaching wide audiences across India.
One of his last public appearances was at the inauguration of the ISKCON temple in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. He is survived by his wife, Zuby Kochar.
May his soul rest in peace!
First Published:
July 19, 2025, 11:04 IST
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