Mumtaz says she feels sorry for Hema Malini after Dharmendra's demise, recalls meeting his first wife Prakash Kaur; reveals why she missed her co-star's last rites: 'I wouldn't be able to...'

Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday. The industry continues to miss him and his family is still grieving with his demise. Amidst this, now actor Mumtaz has opened up on it and offered her condolences to Hema Malini and the family. She revealed that she really feels sorry for Hema Malini as she would be feeling a deep sense of loss. Mumtaz and Dharmendra have worked together in films like 'Jheel Ke Us paar', 'Loafer'. She also tried to see him when the actor was hospitalised. However, Mumtaz skipped his funeral.

Talking about it, she said in an interview with Vickey Lalwani, "I went to the hospital. When I went there, I was told that doctors have said that he is on a ventilator – ‘Aap kya dekhengi unko?’ I just said that I would just like to see his glimpse. So, I went inside, saw him, he was looking good at that time as well, while lying down."




Mumtaz further explained why she chose not to attend Dharmendra’s last rites. Opening up about her decision, she said, “I didn’t go for the last rites. I wouldn’t have been able to see his mortal remains. When Dev sahab passed away… his hotel was near my house and many people rang the bell to call me to meet him, but I said no. He was such a chirpy and lively person, he taught me everything."

Further opening up on Hema Malini, she said, "I feel sorry for his family, and for Hema ji. She was always devoted to him. She must be feeling this loss very deeply. She was truly in love with him."

The veteran actress also revealed that she has met Dharmendra's first wife Prakash Kaur few years ago. "Yes, I met his wife. She was sitting with us. She met me very nicely and treated me well, asked properly to eat, drink, everything. My sister and Dharmendra ji were also sitting there," she said.

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