Highlights
- Hema Malini posts a heartfelt note following Dharmendra’s passing
- She calls him her “everything” and reflects on their life together
- She praises his legacy, humility, and unmatched popularity
- Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis is set to release posthumously
Hema Malini remembers her husband
Hema Malini shares an emotional message today after the death of her husband, veteran actor Dharmendra. Posting a personal note on X, she describes him as the center of her life and the person she turns to in every situation. She says Dharmendra is “many things” to her, a loving husband, supportive father to their daughters Esha and Ahaana, and a constant source of guidance.
In her message, she recalls his warmth and the way he forms easy bonds with her family, saying he always shows affection and interest in everyone around him.
Reflecting on his legacy
Hema Malini also writes about Dharmendra’s standing as a public figure, noting that his talent and humility set him apart. She calls him a unique icon whose popularity reaches across generations, adding that his achievements in cinema will continue to endure.
She says her personal loss is immeasurable and that the emptiness left behind will stay with her. After years together, she notes she is left with memories that she will continue to revisit.
Along with her message, she posts several photographs spanning their life together, captioning them as moments that reflect their long journey.
His final film prepares for release
Dharmendra dies on November 24. He had recently been treated at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after experiencing breathing difficulties. Though he was discharged earlier in the month and continued recovery at home, he passed away soon after.
His last appearance will be in Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan and featuring Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. The film tells the story of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, and is set for a posthumous release.
Dharmendra with his wife Hema MaliniGetty Images
