Sunny Deol ‘misses’ Dharmendra as he shares first post since the veteran star’s death: ‘Papa is always with me’

In the caption, Sunny Deol wrote in Hindi, “Today is my father’s birthday. Papa is always with me, inside me, love you papa. Miss you.” This the first time Sunny has shared a post abut Dharmendra since his death. Earlier, the actor was seen getting upset with the paparazzi when Dharmendra was admitted to the hospital and had requested privacy for his family. Since Dharmendra’s death, the Deol family has maintained a distance from the media.

 

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Earlier today, Esha Deol had also remembered Dharmendra and wrote how she “painfully misses” her father. 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 . For now I have very tenderly, carefully & preciously tucked you in my heart … deep deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime. The magical precious memories….. life lessons , the teachings, the guidance , 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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She added, “I so painfully miss you papa … your warm protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket , holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages & your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations , laughter & shayaris . Your motto “ always be humble , be happy, healthy & strong “ I promise to continue your legacy with pride & respect . And I will try my best to spread your love to the millions who love you as I do . I love you papa Your darling daughter , Your Esha , your Bittu .”

Dharmendra was married to his first wife Prakash Kaur when he tied the knot with Hema Malini. From his first marriage, he had four kids – Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and two daughters Ajeita Deol and Vijeta Deol. Hema and Dharmendra had two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.