Dharmendra Birthday Special: Famous actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, just a few weeks before he would have turned 90. On what would have been his 90th birthday, his daughter Esha Deol wrote a touching message for him. She remembered all the wonderful times they shared, filled with laughter and long talks, and said she will continue to share his love with his fans. Along with Esha, the entire Deol family has posted emotional messages remembering Dharmendra.
Dharmendra Birthday Special: Deol family shares an emotional note
Esha Deol remembered her father Dharmendra with an emotional post. Today, Esha shared a few pictures on Instagram posing with Dharmendra . Along with the pictures, she also wrote an emotional note remembering him, which read, “To my dear Papa. Our pact, the strongest bond. ‘Hum’ our whole life, every world and beyond… We are always together, Papa. Whether in heaven or on earth. We are one. For now, I hold you dearly, carefully, and lovingly in my heart… deep, deep inside so that you will be with me for the rest of this life.”
She added, “Those magical, precious memories… the life lessons, teachings, guidance, belonging, unconditional love, respect, and strength you gave me as your daughter are irreplaceable. I miss you so much, Papa… your warm hugs that felt like the coziest blanket, your soft yet strong hands to hold that held unspoken messages, and your voice calling my name followed by endless conversations, laughter, and poetry.”
She concluded by promising to carry forward his legacy with pride and respect, writing, “Your motto, ‘Always be humble, happy, healthy and strong’, I promise to carry forward your legacy with pride and respect. And I will do my best to spread your love to the millions who love you as much as I do. I love you, Papa. Your darling daughter, your Isha, your Bittu.”
Sunny Deol: “Papa is always with me”
Actor Sunny Deol chose a quiet and soft way to remember his father. He reminded everyone that even though Dharmendra is no longer physically present, he is always alive within him. Sunny wrote, “Today is my father’s birthday. Papa is always with me, within me. Love you Papa. Miss you.” Along with the message, Sunny shared a beautiful throwback video. In the clip, Dharmendra is seen enjoying the serene beauty of the mountains.
Abhay Deol: Childhood lessons I still remember
Abhay Deol shared a very special memory from that day. Instead of talking about the sadness, he chose to remember a childhood moment that changed him. He posted an old photo from the mid-1980s with his uncle Dharmendra. In the picture, young Abhay is sitting beside Dharmendra, and both are looking into the distance.
Abhay explained the story behind the photo. When he was a child, he had just been scolded and was feeling sad. Dharmendra noticed this. Instead of giving advice, he gently called Abhay over, made him sit down, and said, “Look at the light.” Then he asked the photographer to take the picture. Abhay said he still hopes to hear those words again when the right moment comes in his own life.
About Dharmendra
Dharmendra died on November 24 at the age of 89, sending shockwaves across the film industry. The actor was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in early November, and rumors of his death surfaced online on November 10. However, Esha Deol and Hema Malini dismissed these rumors, assuring fans that the veteran star was recovering. On November 24, the actor died at his home in Juhu, and his family performed his last rites at the Pawan Hans crematorium. Actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan attended his funeral and paid tribute.
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