Days after his passing, actress and MP Hema Malini broke her silence on the death of Dharmendra, calling the Bollywood legend her “Loving Husband, adoring Father, Friend, Philosopher, Guide,” and stating the loss has created an “indescribable vacuum.”
November 27, 2025: Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute to her late husband, Bollywood icon Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.
Taking to social media, Malini, who was married to Dharmendra for 45 years, finally shared a statement that reflected on their decades-long relationship and his towering legacy.
An Indescribable Loss
In a moving post, Hema Malini described the multifaceted role Dharmendra played in her life:
Hema Malini: “Dharam ji❤️ He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need – in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad.”
She continued by acknowledging his ability to connect with her entire family and his unique place in cinema history. “As a public personality, his talent, his humility in spite of his popularity, and his universal appeal set him apart as a unique icon unequalled among all the legends.”
Acknowledging the personal toll of his death, she concluded, “My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life. After years of togetherness, I am left with myriad memories to relive the many special moments…”
Sharing Moments of Togetherness
Along with the statement, Malini shared a series of personal photographs on X (formerly Twitter) capturing their moments of “togetherness over the years.” The pictures showcased the couple and their two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, born in 1981 and 1985, respectively.
The public outpouring of grief has been immense since the news of the original ‘He-Man’s’ death. Tributes have poured in from the film fraternity, including his elder son Sunny Deol and his director Anil Sharma, who confirmed that the planned sequel Apne 2 has been shelved without the family patriarch.
Meanwhile, a prayer meet for the legendary actor is reportedly being organized by the Deol family on Thursday, November 27, at a five-star hotel in Mumbai, with many celebrities expected to attend.