Overview
- The actor died at his Mumbai residence on November 24 at age 89, with the death confirmed by family via Indian media.
- He was cremated the same day at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, where top film figures and relatives gathered to pay respects.
- Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu issued condolences, while industry tributes were led by Karan Johar and other stars.
- Earlier this month he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital for respiratory issues, was reported to have received ICU and ventilator care, and was discharged on November 12 for monitored home treatment, his physician said.
- He is survived by wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini and six children; his last rites were performed by son Sunny Deol, and Ikkis—co-starring Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat—remains scheduled for December 25.