Abhay Deol’s father and Dharmendra’s brother Ajit dead

Abhay, Dharmendra and actor Sunny Deol were by Ajit’s side when he breathed his last.

Veteran actor Dharmendra’s brother and Abhay Deol’s father Ajit Deol, who was ailing since past one month and was reportedly undergoing treatment for gall bladder complications, has died in Mumbai.

Ajit Deol with brother Dharmendra. Ajit died on Friday night.

As per reports, Ajit’s condition worsened a few days back, after which he was admitted to Sunridges hospital in Juhu, Mumbai for treatment.

Ajit Deol in a still from Ek Nazar.

Reportedly, his 39-year-old son Abhay, Dharmendra and actor Sunny Deol were by his side when he breathed his last. The actor-director had been a part of many Punjabi films besides being known for Hindi movies like Khhotte Sikkay (1974), Meharbaani (1982) and Bobby Deol’s debut Barsaat (1995).

His funeral took place at Pawan Hans in suburban Juhu, Mumbai, on Saturday morning.