Shobhaa De Claims Hema Malini Sidelined by Dharmendra's First Family After His Death

• Journalist Shobhaa De stated that Hema Malini was sidelined by Dharmendra's first wife, Prakash Kaur, and her family after the veteran actor's demise.
• De highlighted the emotional difficulty for Hema Malini, who spent 45 years with Dharmendra, to receive such treatment.
• Despite the exclusion, Hema Malini maintained dignity and kept her pain private, avoiding public spectacle.
• Shobhaa De noted that Hema Malini, an influential personality, chose dignity over media attention during a vulnerable time.
• Separate prayer meetings were held: Dharmendra's sons hosted one in Mumbai, while Hema Malini and her daughters held one in Delhi.

Why It Matters: Shobhaa De reveals Hema Malini's dignified handling of being sidelined by Dharmendra's first family.