'Joyful Memories&#8217 : Hema Malini's Heartfelt Tribute To Dharmendra

Mumbai~ Mega star of yesteryears Hema Malini on Monday remembered her husband and Bollywood legend Dharmendra with an emotional post on what would have been his 90th birthday. Dharmendra passed away at his Juhu residence on November 24, leaving behind an indelible legacy in Hindi cinema and a family mourning his loss.

Taking to social media, Hema Malini shared heartfelt words for her late husband, whom she married in 1980. The couple has two daughters, Esha and Ahana, while Dharmendra also had four children with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, including actors Sunny and Bobby Deol.

“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,” Hema Malini wrote. She shared several photographs from their life together, captioning them as“Our happy 'together' moments.”

In her touching tribute, the actress reflected on the“joyful memories” of their life together, stating that they can never be erased.“Just reliving those moments brings me great solace and happiness. 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,” she wrote. She prayed for Dharmendra's soul to receive peace and happiness, praising his humility, goodness of heart, and love for humanity.

Hema Malini's tribute resonated deeply with fans, but she was not alone in remembering Dharmendra's remarkable life and career. Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore also paid homage to the late star, reflecting on his enduring presence in Hindi cinema and his unassuming nature. Tagore, Dharmendra's co-star in classics like Satyakam, Anupama, and Chupke Chupke, described him as having“an unaltered, steady radiance,” noting that he carried fame lightly without letting it affect his values or demeanor.

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