Sunny Deol’s son, Rajveer Deol, recently shared a touching message on social media revealing that he still hears his grandfather, Dharmendra’s voice in his head.
On his birthday, Rajveer posted a heartfelt note along with a childhood picture of himself with his beloved “bade papa.” He wrote, “Happy birthday bade papa. Love you so much, I still hear your voice in my head, I know you’re always around me.” In the nostalgic image, young Rajveer is seen embracing Dharmendra with affection.
Karan Deol also took a moment to honor his ‘Bade Papa’ on what would have been Dharmendra’s 90th birthday. In his emotional tribute, he expressed, “Bade Papa, I grew up watching you, how you carried yourself, how you treated people, how you stayed grounded no matter what life threw at you. Everything I try to be today… a calmer mind, a kinder heart, a stronger person… it all comes from you.”
He further added, “Your hugs gave me warmth, that quiet reassurance. You made everything feel okay without even saying a word. I miss that more than I can explain. There will never be anyone like you, Bade Papa. Thank you for shaping me in ways I understood only when I grew up. Thank you for loving me the way only you could. I carry you with me every day. I love you. And I miss you, always. Happy Birthday!”
Sunny Deol also shared an emotional tribute to his father, indicating that he will always feel Dharmendra’s presence. On Instagram, he wrote, “Today is my father’s birthday. Papa is always with me, inside me. Love you papa. Miss you.” The ‘Gadar’ actor included a nostalgic video of Dharmendra enjoying the serene beauty of the mountains.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, known for his extensive career featuring over 300 films, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.