 He had four grandchildren (Anushrya, Prabodh, Neelam Solanki, and Navmalika) via Rani, two (Shanti and Pradeep) via Kantilal, and one (Urmi) via Manu.After Gulab died during the 1918 influenza pandemic, Harilal became detached from his children.He contemplated marrying his wife's sister Kumi Adalaja, who was a child widow, however this did not materialize.