Actress-politician Hema Malini recently shared a heartfelt collection of personal photographs with the late star Dharmendra, describing them as “treasured” moments from their family archives. She mentioned that these images had never been published before, and revisiting them brought back an overwhelming wave of emotions.
Hema took to Instagram, posting a series of images featuring her with Dharmendra. Some photos also showed their daughters, Ahana and Esha, sharing smiles with their father.
In her social media post, she acknowledged that it may seem like an overload of photos, but emphasized that each one holds a special place in her heart. The collection beautifully captures warm, candid glimpses of their family over the years.
“Some lovely family moments… simply treasured photos. I know it is a surfeit of photos but these have not been published and my emotions are unfolding as I see these. #memories #family #moments,” Hema wrote in her caption.
On November 27, Hema Malini expressed her grief over the passing of her husband, the legendary actor Dharmendra, sharing an emotional tribute. She referred to Dharmendra as “everything to her.”
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Hema penned a heartfelt note, describing Dharmendra as “many things to me,” her “go-to person,” and conveyed that he was her everything.
She wrote: “Dharam ji. He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahana, 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. He endeared himself to all my family members with his easy, friendly ways, always showing affection and interest in all of them.”
Reflecting on his public persona, she said: “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. His enduring fame and achievements in the film industry will last forever.”
Addressing her personal loss, she shared: “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…”
Dharmendra passed away on November 24. He had been hospitalized at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after reportedly complaining of breathlessness. Following treatment, he was discharged on November 12 and continued his recovery at home.
On the professional front, Dharmendra will be seen posthumously in the movie “Ikkis,” directed by acclaimed director Sriram Raghavan. The film also stars Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia and is a war drama based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.