Three days after the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, his wife and veteran actor Hema Malini shared her first heartfelt message remembering him. Dharmendra, aged 89, died in Mumbai on November 24.
On Thursday, November 27, Hema Malini posted an emotional note on social media, calling Dharmendra “everything” to her. “Dharam ji… He was many things to me. Loving husband, adoring father of our two girls, Esha and Ahaana, friend, philosopher, guide, poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need – in fact, he was everything to me,” she wrote.
Reflecting on his warm presence, she added that Dharmendra formed deep bonds with everyone around her. “He endeared himself to all my family members with his easy, friendly ways, always showing affection and interest in all of them.”
Remembering his stature as an icon, Hema wrote that his humility, charm, and universal appeal made him “unequalled among all the legends,” adding that his achievements “will last forever.”
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. He endeared himself… pic.twitter.com/WVyncqlxK5— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) November 27, 2025
Speaking about her personal loss, she said, “The vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life. After years of togetherness, I am left with myriad memories to relive the many special moments.”
Dharmendra, often hailed as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, was cremated in Mumbai on Monday. He is survived by Hema Malini, his first wife Prakash Kaur, and his children — Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Ahana Deol, Ajeeta and Vijeta.
A prayer meet for the late actor is scheduled in Mumbai today from 5 pm to 7:30 pm for family, friends and colleagues to pay their respects.
