Actress Esha Deol recently shared a touching behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming movie Ikkis, featuring her late superstar father, Dharmendra.
Dharmendra’s Emotional Message
In the video, Dharmendra, who will be seen posthumously in Ikkis, expressed his heartfelt sentiments. He requested forgiveness from anyone he might have unintentionally hurt, saying, “I’m a bit happily sad today, the last day of shooting. I love you all; if I made any mistake, please forgive me.”
He also encouraged audiences from both India and Pakistan to watch Ikkis, expressing his happiness about being part of the film. “I’m extremely happy to be in the Mandav films. The team, the captain, Shriram ji. It was done in a very nice way,” he remarked.
A Daughter’s Tribute
Esha Deol shared the emotional video on her social media, writing, “He is the best. Love you, Papa.” Earlier in the day, Dharmendra’s elder son, Sunny Deol, also posted the same video. He captioned it, “A smile that lit up the darkness. Generosity without limits. Love for my papa is deeply rooted in our hearts. He has blessed us with his final film, Ikkis. Let’s celebrate him in movie halls this New Year.”
About Ikkis
Ikkis is directed by Sriram Raghavan and is based on the inspiring life of Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardees, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role and marks the debut of Akshay Kumar’s niece, Simar Bhatia. Ikkis is set to release on January 1, 2026.