Hema Malini's Heartbreaking Revelation About Dharmendra's Last Days: We Thought Iss Baar Bhi Aa Jayenge

Hema Malini lost her husband, cinema icon Dharmendra, on November 24, leaving behind decades of memories, companionship, and an irreplaceable void. As 2026 begins, Hema is slowly finding the strength to

return to work while learning to live with the grief of losing a partner who stood by her through life’s many seasons. In a recent conversation, she opened up about Dharmendra’s final days, the emotional turmoil the family endured, and how she is choosing to honour his memory by moving forward with purpose and grace.

Hema Malini recalls Dharmendra's last days

“It was a companionship that stood the test of time,” says Hema Malini to Times Of India, reflecting on her relationship with Dharmendra. Recalling the period leading up to his passing, she shares how difficult it was to process what was unfolding."It was an inconsolable shock. It has been terrible because for a month we were struggling when he was not well. We were constantly trying to cope with whatever was happening in the hospital. We were all there - I, Esha, Ahana, Sunny, Bobby - all together. In the past, there had been instances when he went to the hospital and came back home fine. We thought iss baar bhi aa jayenge," the Sholay actress added.Hema further recalls moments that made the loss even harder to accept. Dharmendra, she says, remained warm and present till the very end. "He was talking to us nicely. On my birthday (October 16), he even wished me. His birthday was coming up on December 8, when he was turning 90, and we were thinking of celebrating it nicely. The preparations were on, and then suddenly, he was not there. To personally see him sink was very difficult. Nobody should have to go through this kind of situation."

Hema Malini is resuming work to honour Dharmendra

As the new year unfolds, Hema Malini says she is slowly returning to her responsibilities, believing that continuing her work is what Dharmendra would have wanted. “I am resuming my work now. I am heading to Mathura. I will be starting my performances, shows, aur jo jo kaam hai, I will continue doing that because that is what would make Dharamji happy,” she says.For Hema Malini, moving forward means carrying Dharmendra’s love, legacy, and spirit with her - on stage, on screen, and in life.