Bollywood actress Hema Malini has denied speculation of family rifts following two separate memorial services held for her late husband, Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. The couple had two wives and six children, and had reportedly settled all their divorce-related matters with mutual consent.
In a statement, Hema Malini clarified that the decision to hold separate memorial services in different cities was taken after consulting with her family members. She emphasized that there is no discord or disagreement within the family, and all the decisions were made through mutual agreement.
The actress also addressed rumors surrounding her son, Sunny Deol, who plans to convert their family home into a museum. Hema Malini stated that the decision was made to preserve the family’s legacy and memories.
Meanwhile, actress Kartik Aaryan’s alleged girlfriend, Krina Koubi, has denied being his partner, stating that she is just a friend. The clarification came after a British media outlet reported the rumors, which were sparked by a photo of the two together during Kartik’s vacation in Goa.
Veteran Bollywood actress Neena Gupta has praised Hema Malini, saying that she was one of the few heroines who looked better and acted better in her time. Actress Hania Aamir has expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying she loves them very much. However, she faced backlash on social media, particularly from Pakistani users, for her response.
The actress has also clarified that she only shares content from her personal social media accounts, asking fans to only share her official posts. Pakistani drama industry actress Hina Bayat has shared her emotional experience of remembering her late husband’s last words on his third death anniversary.
In other news, the annual Emirates Music Awards was held in Dubai, with a star-studded lineup of performances and a special tribute to the late music legend, Shaheed Abdul Karim. Actress Hania Aamir has announced that 2025 was her most successful year in her career, and has requested fans to only share her official content on social media.
Pakistani actor Agha Shiraz has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack, but his condition is stable. Actor Akshay Kumar has announced that he will be taking a break from acting to focus on his family, and has expressed his gratitude to his fans for their support.
In international news, Russia has deployed submarines and other ships to protect its oil tankers, following a statement by the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejecting Bangladesh’s request to shift the T20 World Cup matches from India. The 100 Index closed at 1,85,62 points on Friday.

