Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24 in Mumbai. He was 89. The actor was suffering from breathing complications. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital a few weeks ago, but after showing signs of improvement, he was discharged from the hospital.
Dharmendra returned to his Juhu residence and started recovering. But he reportedly again developed breathing complications and put on medication.
The actor appeared in over 300 films, and his latest movie Ikkis will be released in December. The actor left assets worth Rs 450–500 crore.
Dharmendra was born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab’s Sahnewal. When he was in intermediate, he wanted to attempt to get into the film industry. His passion drove him to Mumbai, and he started his career with ‘Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere,’ and gave several hit and blockbuster movies.
According to sources, the Deol family did not opt for state honours. Last time, a state funeral was given to veteran actor Manoj Kumar on April 5, 2025, in Mumbai. He was given 3 gun salutes, and his mortal remains were draped in the tricolour.
Criteria for state funeral
A state funeral is given to an individual who made a significant contribution in their field and brought glory to the nation. Such funerals are in the form of military honours, gun salutes, and the national flag on the individual’s mortal remains.
The criteria include the person’s eligibility through their past credentials, legal viability, and the state government’s decision after assessing the contributions.
The state chief minister takes consultation from the cabinet and assesses the contribution of the individual in the respective field.
