Hema Malini pens heartbreaking tribute to Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary

On Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary today, Hema Malini shared an emotional tribute to her late husband. She penned the note, expressing her grief, love and the difficult journey of rebuilding life without him. Dharmendra, the iconic star of Hindi cinema fondly remembered as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, passed away on November 24, 2025. This has left behind an irreplaceable void in both the industry and in the hearts of his family.

Marking his birth anniversary, Hema Malini posted a deeply personal note on her social media accounts, admitting she remains “heartbroken” and is “slowly gathering up the pieces” as she navigates life after his loss. “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,” she wrote.

In the note, she reflected on their decades-long companionship. She reminisced by sharing how she cherishes the joyful memories that now bring her solace. Thanking God for their years together and their daughters, Esha and Ahana, Hema shared, “The joyful memories of our life together can never be erased… I thank God for our two beautiful girls, who reaffirm our love for each other.” She concluded her message with prayers for Dharmendra’s peace, honouring his humility and love for humanity.

Recently, Hema Malini has also shared previously unseen family photographs featuring Dharmendra with their daughters. This has offered fans a glimpse into the family’s cherished moments. 

To honour Dharmendra’s legacy, the Deol family recently hosted a ‘Celebration of Life’ prayer meet in Mumbai. This meet was attended by stars of the industry, including Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, and the Bachchan family.

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