Actress-singer Ishitta Arun recently reminisced about a memorable afternoon spent with legendary actor Dharmendra and his sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol.
Cherished Moments Together
Ishitta fondly recalled a joyful day filled with singing Antakshari and enjoying delicious parathas. She took to Instagram to share a throwback video from 2007, showcasing Dharmendra initiating a game of Antakshari. In the video, everyone present at the table was seen smiling as Bobby, who was initially shy, eventually joined the fun. Dharmendra’s infectious energy kept the game lively, as he effortlessly sang one song after another. He also captivated everyone by reciting one of his own shayaris and engaging in a playful arm-wrestling match.
Capturing the Essence of Dharmendra
In her heartfelt caption, Ishitta wrote, “One quiet afternoon in 2007, I got to meet the man behind the legend – Dharamji. The music lover, the poet, the person. And honestly, that afternoon was anything but quiet – it was full of laughter and music, with his two sons beside him.”
She continued, “We sat in the English countryside eating parathas, singing Antakshari (correction: he sang all the songs and won hands down), listening to his shairi, and even arm-wrestling – where he let me ‘win’ with that familiar twinkle in his eye. What stayed with me was how easy he made everyone feel – like you’d known him forever. His generosity wasn’t loud; it was the kind you felt.”
A Personal Loss
Ishitta expressed her sorrow, stating, “People will call this a loss to the industry – and it is – but to me, it feels like a loss to humanity. My thoughts are with his family, and the millions who loved him and were touched by his presence – just like I was on that afternoon. Dua dil meri, har dil se adaa ho jaaye. Mohabbat… faqr-e-mohabbat, mazhab bas pyaar ho jaaye. Dil-e-jahaan se mit jaayen sarhaddon ki kharāshen, Har watan ka har insaan sara jahaan ho jaaye.”
The nostalgic video, capturing these heartfelt moments, dates back to an IIFA Awards shoot in the picturesque English countryside.