Dharmendra passed away on November 24, just weeks before his 90th birthday. While the actor’s family and friends were gearing up to celebrate the milestone, his death left a deep void in the film industry. Dharmendra’s daughter Esha Deol remembered him on his birth anniversary today and penned an emotional note, expressing how she “painfully misses” him. Meanwhile, Esha’s cousin and Dharmendra’s nephew Abhay Deol also remembered the star.
Esha shared pictures with Dharmendra and wrote, “To my darling Papa. Our pact, the strongest bond. ‘Us’ through all our lifetimes, all the realms and beyond… We are always together, Papa. Be it heaven or earth. We are one. For now, I have very tenderly, carefully and preciously tucked you in my heart… deep, deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime.”
She added, “The magical, precious memories… life lessons, the teachings, the guidance, the warmth, the unconditional love, the dignity and the strength you have given me as your daughter cannot be replaced or matched by any other. I so painfully miss you, Papa… your warm protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket, holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages, and your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter and shayaris.”
Talking about taking forward Dharmendra’s legacy, Esha wrote, “Your motto, ‘always be humble, be happy, healthy and strong’, I promise to continue your legacy with pride and respect. And I will try my best to spread your love to the millions who love you as I do. I love you, Papa. Your darling daughter, your Esha, your Bittu.”
Abhay Deol shared a childhood photo with Dharmendra and remembered him. He wrote, “Must’ve been 1985 or ‘86. I had just been scolded so I was upset. He called me to him, sat me down by his side and said, ‘look at the light’, and had the photographer click this pic. I look forward to the moment I hear him say those words to me again, when my time comes. Today was his birthday.”
Earlier, Dharmendra’s second wife Hema Malini also paid tribute to him. She had written, “Dharam ji❤️He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need – in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad.”
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