On what would have been Dharmendra’s 90th birthday, Hema Malini shared an emotional message remembering her late husband, who passed away on November 24. The actor said she has been “slowly gathering up the pieces” of her life after his death left her heartbroken, adding that their joyful memories continue to give her strength.
Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most enduring icons, died at the age of 89, leaving behind a massive legacy and generations of fans. The family has been posting tributes throughout the day as they mark his first birth anniversary after his passing.
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“Happy birthday, my dear heart”: Hema Malini’s emotional note
Posting two throwback photographs on X, Hema Malini wrote a deeply personal message addressed to Dharmendra.
“Dharam ji… Happy birthday my dear heart. More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit,” she wrote.
She added that the joyful memories from their life together “can never be erased,” and reliving them brings her solace.
“I thank God for our lovely years together, for our two beautiful girls who reaffirm our love for each other and for all the beautiful, happy memories that will remain with me in my heart,” she said.
Her post concluded with a prayer that Dharmendra “be granted peace and happiness” in the afterlife.
Sunny Deol shares a tender father-son moment
Earlier in the day, Sunny Deol posted a warm video featuring a quiet moment with Dharmendra during a holiday in the hills. In the clip, Sunny asks, “Papa, are you enjoying?” Dharmendra smiles and replies, “I am really enjoying, my son.”
Sunny captioned the video in Hindi:
“Aaj meri papa ka janamdin hai. Papa humesha mere saath hai. Love you papa. Miss you.”
Esha Deol remembers her father as her “strongest bond”
Esha Deol shared a series of pictures with her father, writing that their bond extends “through all lifetimes, all realms and beyond.”
“I so painfully miss you, papa… your warm protective hugs, holding your soft yet strong hands, your voice calling my name,” she wrote.
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She also promised to uphold his values of humility, strength, and kindness.
The Deol family has been flooded with messages from fans marking Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary. His contribution to Hindi cinema from Phool Aur Patthar, Sholay, Chupke Chupke to Satyakam continues to resonate across generations.
