Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda recently took to social media to express her admiration for Dharmendra’s heartfelt poem dedicated to his beloved ‘pind’.
On Instagram, the young star thanked Dharmendra for sharing such a timeless and emotional poem. She wrote, “Aj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa. Dharam Ji was a true son of the soil, and his words carry the essence of that soil. This poem by him is a yearning; a tribute from one legend to another. Thank you for gifting us this timeless verse. #Ikkis in cinemas worldwide on 25th December 2025.”
The final poem composed by Dharmendra was released by the makers of his last film, “Ikkis.” The emotional Punjabi verse was narrated by Dharmendra himself and titled “Aj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa,” showcasing his profound yearning and nostalgia for his village.
In their Instagram post, the makers wrote, “Aj bhi ji karda hai, Pind apne nu jaanwa.” They praised Dharmendra as a true son of the soil, with words that embody that essence. The poem serves as a tribute from one legend to another.
“Ikkis,” produced by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films and directed by National Award-winner Sriram Raghavan, tells the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. The film is set to release in cinemas on 25th December.
Navya has been actively promoting “Ikkis” on her social media, especially since the film features her brother, Agastya Nanda, in a pivotal role. Agastya portrays Arun Khetarpal, the young soldier who was martyred at 21 during the 1971 Battle of Basantar in the Indo-Pak war. For his bravery, Khetarpal was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, becoming the youngest recipient of India’s highest military honor at the time.
The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikander Kher. “Ikkis” will mark Dharmendra’s final appearance on the big screen.