Esha Deol Remembers 'Darling Papa' Dharmendra On Birth Anniversary: I Promise To Continue Your Legacy

Bollywood legend Dharmendra passed away just days before his 90th birthday. On his birth anniversary today, daughter Esha Deol paid a heartfelt tribute, sharing throwback photos from a shoot and fondly remembering her late father.Esha Deol Remembers 'Darling Papa' DharmendraShe penned, "To my darling Papa, Our pact, the strongest bond. 'Us' through all our lifetimes, all the realms and beyond... We are always together Papa. Be it heaven or earth. We are one. For now, I have very tenderly, carefully & preciously tucked you in my heart… deep, deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime."She added, "The magical, precious memories... life lessons, the teachings, the guidance, the warmth, the unconditional love, the dignity and the strength

you have given me as your daughter cannot be replaced or matched by any other.""I so painfully miss you Papa… Your warm, protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket, holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages & your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter & shayaris. Your motto 'always be humble, be happy, healthy & strong'. I promise to continue your legacy with pride & respect. And I will try my best to spread your love to the millions who love you as I do. I love you Papa, your darling daughter, your Esha, your Bittu," she signed off.

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The comments section of her post has been turned off, but netizens showered love for the emotional tribute.Dharmendra DeathDharmendra, the He-Man of Bollywood, passed away at the age of 89 on November 24. He had been in and out of the hospital for weeks before breathing his last at his Juhu residence in Mumbai.Esha is the daughter of Dharmendra and his second wife, actress Hema Malini. The couple also has another daughter, Ahana Deol.