Hema Malini says she is ‘slowly gathering up pieces’ after Dharmendra’s death; Bobby Deol calls him his ‘hero’

Hema Malini shared unseen photos with Dharmendra and also shared an emotional note about how she is "slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life" after his death.

Hema Malini remembers Dharmendra. (Pic: Hema/Instagram)

Hema Malini has taken to social media to remember late actor and husband Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary. She shared unseen photos with the legendary star and also shared an emotional note about how she is “slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life” after his death.

Hema shared photos with Dharmendra and wrote, “Dharam ji. Happy birthday my dear heart❤️ More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit. The joyful memories of our life together can never be erased and just reliving those moments bring me great solace and happiness.”

She added, “I thank God for our lovely years together, for our two beautiful girls who reaffirm our love for each other and for all the beautiful, happy memories that will remain with me in my heart. ❤️On your birthday🙏 My prayers for God to grant you the wealth of peace and happiness that you richly deserve for your humility and goodness of heart and your love for humanity. Happy birthday dear love❤️ Our happy ‘together’ moments💕”

Dharmendra’s son and actor Bobby Deol also got emotional on his birth anniversary and wrote a note for his father. He wrote, “Mere Pyaare Papa aur Hamare Pyaare Dharam, Aapki soch main yeh likh raha hoon.” Bobby mentioned how Dharmendra held his hand through every tough time. He also mentioned how Dharmendra made the country proud and taught his kids the value of self-confidence. He wrote, “He-Man ho aap sab ke, Lekin bachpan se hi aap mere hero ho.”

He added, “Dil ho to aapke jaisa, Junoon ho to aapke jaisa, Pyaar karo to aapke jaisa, Insaan bano to aapke jaisa. Proud to be yours.”

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Dharmendra’s grandson Karan Deol also paid tribute and wrote, “Bade Papa I grew up watching you, how you carried yourself, how you treated people, how you stayed grounded no matter what life threw at you. Everything I try to be today… a calmer mind, a kinder heart, a stronger person… it all comes from you. Your hugs gave me warmth, that quiet reassurance. You made everything feel okay without even saying a word. I miss that more than I can explain. There will never be anyone like you, Bade Papa. Thank you for shaping me in ways I understood only when I grew up. Thank you for loving me the way only you could. I carry you with me every day. I love you. And I miss you, always. Happy Birthday!”

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Dharmendra passed away on November 24, a few days before his 90th birthday on December 8. Like Hema, Dharmendra’s other family members – his elder son Sunny Deol and daughter Esha Deol – also remembered their father on his birth anniversary.

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