- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:41 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dharmendra’s 90th Birth Anniversary: On Monday, actress Esha Deol remembered her late father and Bollywood legend Dharmendra on his birth anniversary. The veteran actor passed away on November 24, just days before his 90th birthday. Marking the emotional occasion, Esha shared a heartfelt note, promising to carry forward his legacy with pride.
To honour him, Esha Deol posted throwback photographs on Instagram, showing their warm father-daughter bond. In the caption, she 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.” She added, “For now, I have very tenderly, carefully and preciously tucked you in my heart to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime. The magical, precious memories, the life lessons, the teachings, 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.”
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Opening up about her grief, the Dhoom actress said she painfully misses her father every day. She remembered his protective hugs, their long conversations, and the special nickname he gave her ‘Bittu’. She added, “Your warm protective hugs felt like the cosiest blanket, your soft yet strong hands carried unspoken messages, and your voice calling out my name was always followed by endless conversations, laughter and shayaris.” Esha also shared Dharmendra’s simple motto for life, “Always be humble, be happy, healthy and strong.” She promised to continue living by these words and to spread his warmth and kindness to the millions who loved him.
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Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 after being hospitalised for a long period. He was undergoing treatment at Breach Candy Hospital before being moved to his Juhu home, where he took his last breath. His funeral was held privately as per his wishes, as he never wanted people to see him in a weak or unwell state. Although fans missed his last darshan, his family honoured his desire for a simple farewell. Dharmendra is survived by his wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and six children which includes Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeita Deol, Vijeta Deol, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.