Hema Malini Reveals Dharmendra’s Heartfelt Reply When She Urged Him To Write In His Final Days: Let Me Finish Some...

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He-Man Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89. Fans were disappointed when his family chose a private funeral for the legendary star. Now, UAE-based filmmaker Hamad Al Reyami has revealed that Hema Malini spoke to him about the decision, explaining that Dharmendra’s last days were extremely cruel and difficult. She shared that the family simply couldn’t bear to see him in that condition.

Hamad Al Reyami Shares Hema Malini’s Emotional Recollections

Filmmaker Hamad Al Reyami posted a detailed note on Instagram after meeting Hema Malini, days after Dharmendra’s passing. In his post, he described their conversation and the emotional turmoil she was experiencing.In the caption, originally written in Arabic, he expressed: “On the third day of mourning, I visited the legendary actress Hema Malini, wife of the late superstar Dharmendra… But this time was different… a painful, heartbreaking occasion.”He shared that Hema looked visibly distressed as she spoke about her husband’s final moments.

‘Let Me Finish Some Poems First’: Dharmendra’s Words to Hema

Hamad recalled Hema telling him: “I wish I had been at the farm on the same day I was with Dharmendra two months ago… I wish I had seen him there.”She also shared how she would encourage Dharmendra to publish his poetry: “Why don’t you publish your beautiful poems and writings?”To which he would reply: “Not now… Let me finish some poems first.”Hamad added that time ran out before Dharmendra could complete them.

Hema Malini’s Regret Over a Private Farewell

Hema expressed another painful truth during their conversation.According to Hamad, she said bitterly: “Now strangers will come… they will write about him, they will compose books… while his own words never saw the light of day.”Hamad shared that Hema explained the decision to keep the funeral private: “Dharmendra, throughout his life, never wanted anyone to see him weak or ill. He hid his pain even from his closest relatives. And after a person passes away, the decision rests with the family.”He further recalled her saying that his condition in the last days was so cruel and painful that “even we could hardly bear to see him like that.”Hamad described her words as heartbreaking and deeply impactful.In his note, Hamad ended by honouring Dharmendra’s legacy, wrote: “My forever hero legendary Superstar DHARMENDRA.”

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Dharmendra’s Last Days and Farewell

Dharmendra died at the age of 89 on November 24, just days before his 90th birthday. He had been unwell for some time and was hospitalised on November 10 before being discharged to recover at home. He was cremated on November 25 in Mumbai, surrounded by family and close colleagues.Stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salim Khan were present to pay their last respects.A prayer meet titled Celebration of Life was later held in Mumbai, attended by celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Rekha, Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan.