Esha Deol posted an emotional video for her late father Dharmendra, notably including rare photos of his first wife Prakash Kaur and sons Sunny & Bobby Deol.
December 12, 2025: Actor Esha Deol has shared a deeply emotional video tribute to her late father, veteran actor Dharmendra, celebrating his illustrious journey and his role as a family patriarch.
The video, posted on Instagram on Thursday, is particularly notable for featuring rare family moments that include photographs of Dharmendra’s first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their children, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
A Glimpse into Dharmendra’s Life and Legacy
The tribute is a heartfelt montage that blends clips from Dharmendra’s memorable film career, including a cherished moment of the legendary Dilip Kumar praising him at an award ceremony. Beyond his life on screen, Esha’s video offered a personal glimpse into the actor’s family life. It showcased pictures with his first family—Prakash Kaur, Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, and Ajeeta Deol—along with touching memories featuring Esha, her mother Hema Malini, and Dharmendra sharing the screen with his sons. A picture of Dharmendra with his grandson, Karan Deol, was also included.
The emotional video concluded with a segment dedicated to Dharmendra’s final on-screen appearance in the upcoming film Ikkis, accompanied by a voiceover from the late actor reflecting on the fragility and beauty of life: “Zindagi bilkul in barf ki resho ki tarah hi toh hai, pal bher ke liye teharti hai aur pighal jaati hai. Par kambhakt jitni der rehti hai badi khubsurat lagti hai magar, ise her jana hi toh hai.” Esha shared the video without a caption and disabled the comments section.
Separate Family Prayer Meets
This touching tribute comes amidst reports of the family holding separate prayer meetings following Dharmendra’s passing. The veteran actor died at the age of 89 on November 24, just days before what would have been his 90th birthday on December 8.
- Mumbai Meet: A prayer meet was organized by his sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, in Mumbai on November 27.
- Delhi Meet: Hema Malini, Dharmendra’s second wife, and her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, held a separate prayer meeting in Delhi on December 11. Hema Malini and her daughters had not attended the Mumbai ceremony and instead held a private ceremony at their own residence on the same day as the Mumbai event.
Dharmendra was married to Prakash Kaur in 1954, with whom he had four children. He later married Hema Malini in 1980, and they have two daughters, Esha and Ahana.