Hema Malini’s emotional tribute to Dharmendra: ‘He was everything to me’

Bollywood actor Hema Malini has shared an emotional tribute following the passing of her husband, veteran actor Dharmendra.

In her first post since his passing, she described the late actor as ‘everything’ to her, remembering him as a loving husband and devoted father to their daughters Esha and Ahaana.

“He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, 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," she wrote in a note.

She added that Dharmendra endeared himself to her entire family with his warmth and friendly nature, always showing affection and interest in each of them.

Despite his superstar status, she remembered him as always approachable and grounded. She wrote, “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,” adding that his enduring fame and achievements in the film industry will last forever.

Dharam ji❤️ He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, 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… pic.twitter.com/WVyncqlxK5

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) November 27, 2025

She further expressed that Dharmendra's absence is an enormous personal void that words cannot fully capture, yet she finds solace in cherished memories.

“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,” she concluded the post.

Dharmendra, the He-Man of Indian Cinema, passed away on November 24 at his residence at the age of 89. His final rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle.

Various Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Saira Banu, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, reached the crematorium to pay their last respects and condolences to the Deol family.

His prayer meet is scheduled to take place today, November 27, in a hotel in Mumbai from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.

Dharmendra is survived by his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, as well as two daughters who live abroad, in addition to Hema Malini and their daughters, Esha and Ahaana.