Mumbai – In a heartfelt tribute to the late icon Dharmendra, actress‑politician Hema Malini marked what would have been his 90th birthday by sharing deeply personal reflections on surviving his loss. She revealed that the grief she felt after his passing has lingered for over two weeks, and she is still in the process of piecing her life back together.
Using X (the platform formerly known as Twitter), Hema posted two photos of herself with Dharmendra, affectionately referring to him as her “dear heart.” She wrote, “Dharam ji…Happy birthday my dear heart,” adding, “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 star expressed gratitude for the years they shared as partners, praising their two beautiful daughters who remind her of the love they cultivated together. She said, “The joyful memories of our life together can never be erased and just reliving those moments bring 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.”
On Dharmendra’s milestone birthday, she sent prayers hoping he would attain “the wealth of peace and happiness,” lauding his humility, kindness, and affection for everyone. She opened with, “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 passed away at 89 on 24 November. Celebrated as one of India’s most iconic and commercially successful actors, his career spanned more than six decades with over 300 films. He held the record for the highest number of hit releases in Hindi cinema and received the Padma Bhushan in 2012.
He debuted in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere and rose to prominence in the mid‑1960s with titles such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar, and Aaye Din Bahar Ke. The 1970s and 80s saw him in blockbusters like Ankhen, Shikar, Jeevan Mrityu, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, Charas, and Hukumat, among many others.
In later years he took on character roles in acclaimed films including Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Life in a…Metro, Apne, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.
His final appearance will be on screen in Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan. The war drama, starring Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sikandar Kher, focuses on Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, and is scheduled to premiere in December.
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