In Mumbai, the legendary Bollywood star Dharmendra was almost 90 on Monday. His nephew and fellow actor, Abhay Deol, shared a touching recollection in honour of the occasion. On his official Instagram, the “Dev D” actor posted a throwback picture featuring the “He‑Man” of Indian cinema, with a young Abhay peering into the distance beside Dharmendra. Abhay explained the backstory in the caption: “Must’ve been 1985 or ‘86. I had just been scolded so I was upset. He called me to him, sat me down by his side and said, ‘look at the light’, and had the photographer click this pic.” The “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!” star added, “I look forward to the moment I hear him say those words to me again, when my time comes. Today was his birthday.” For anyone unfamiliar, Ajit Singh Deol, Dharmendra’s younger brother, is Abhay’s father. Esha Deol, in a heartfelt post, promised to honour her father’s legacy with “pride & respect.” She reflected on their bond after his passing on November 24: “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.” She went on, “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.” Dharmendra had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after complaining of breathlessness, but following treatment he was discharged on November 12 to continue recovering at home.
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