On November 24, India lost its most handsomest and a legendary artist who left behind not just great cinema but a beautiful heart that touched millions. Today, as its been two weeks since Deol Family lost their beloved pioneer and as it marks Dharmendra’s 90th birthday, his family’s heartfelt moments shared online proves his presence continues to stay alive in memories, stories and the love he shared with everyone. A day filled with remembrance, emotions and nostalgia – to honour him, his wife Hema Malini, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, nephew Abhay Deol, daughter Esha Deol and grandchildren Karan and Rajveer shared heartfelt unseen moments and emotional notes on social media, celebrating the man who meant the world to them.
Hema Malini Remembers Her “Dear Heart”
Taking to Twitter, Hema Malini shared unseen photos — one where she lovingly feeds cake to Dharam ji, another showing the veteran couple smiling brightly. Alongside the precious pictures, she penned a deeply emotional note:
“Dharam ji Happy birthday my dear heart❤️ More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit. The joyful memories of our life together can never be erased and just reliving those moments bring me great solace and happiness. I thank God for our lovely years together, for our two beautiful girls who reaffirm our love for each other and for all the beautiful, happy memories that will remain with me in my heart. ❤️On your birthday🙏 My prayers for God to grant you the wealth of peace and happiness that you richly deserve for your humility and goodness of heart and your love for humanity. Happy birthday dear love❤️ Our happy ‘together’ moments💕”
Dharam ji
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) December 8, 2025
Happy birthday my dear heart❤️
More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit. The joyful memories of our life together can never be… pic.twitter.com/zY3QBJN0YE
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Sunny Deol Shares An Unseen Clip From A Mountain View
Sunny Deol shared a beautiful unseen video where Dharm ji admires a breathtaking mountain view, saying, “Bahut khoobsurat hai.” Sunny asks lovingly, “So, Papa, enjoying?” Dharmendra replies with a warm laugh, “I am really enjoying, my son. It’s lovely.”
The caption read: “आज मेरे पापा का जन्मदिन है। पापा हमेशा मेरे साथ हैं , मेरे अंदर हैं लव यू पापा। मिस यू।”
Bobby Deol Pens A Moving Poem To His “Pyaare Papa“
Bobby Deol went all out in his tribute, writing a heartfelt poem that reflects the love and values he received from his father. Sharing a photo with Dharm ji, he wrote:
“Mere Pyaare Papa aur Hamare Pyaare Dharam,
Aapki soch main yeh likh raha hoon.
Duniya mein itna pyaar nahi jitna aapne hum sabhi ko diya.
Har muskurahat, har tapakte aansoo mein saath nibhaya,
Har mushkil mein haath badhaya.
Us tarah jis tarah sirf hum sab ke Dharam kar sakte the.
Aap star banne toh sabko saath leke haath thaam ke aage badhe,
Kisi ka haath nahi chhoda.
Aapke humare Punjab ke Dango ka, Sahnewal ka, Bharat ka jhanda garv se lehraya.
He-Man ho aap sab ke,
Lekin bachpan se hi aap mere hero ho.
Aap hi se humne sapne dekhna seekha,
Aap hi se humne atmvishwas karna seekha,
Aapke sanskaar se hum Deol banne.
Dil ho to aapke jaisa,
Junoon ho to aapke jaisa,
Pyaar karo to aapke jaisa,
Insaan bano to aapke jaisa.
Papa ho aap mere,
Lekin Dharam ho aap hum sab ke.
Proud to be yours.
Happy Birthday, my precious Papa.
Love you forever and always.❤️”
Esha Deol Shares Emotional Moments With Her “Darling Papa”
Esha Deol posted heartwarming photos with her father and a few solo pictures of him. Her long emotional tribute reflected her love, bond, and longing for him:
“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. 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 . ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💪🏼”
Abhay Deol Shares A Childhood Memory That Still Comforts Him
Another member from Deol Family the veteran star Dharmendra’s nephew Abhay Deol shared a beautiful throwback photo from his childhood, a moment captured after Dharm ji gently consoled him during an upset moment. The touching caption read:
“Must’ve been 1985 or ‘86. I had just been scolded so I was upset. He called me to him, sat me down by his side and said, “look at the light”, and had the photographer click this pic. I look forward to the moment I hear him say those words to me again, when my time comes. Today was his birthday.”
This simple yet profound memory shows the kind of warmth and wisdom Dharm ji carried everywhere.
Karan Deol Remembers His Grandfather With Gratitude
Karan shared a heartfelt note along with a picture of his wife with Dharm ji: “Bade Papa I grew up watching you, how you carried yourself, how you treated people, how you stayed grounded no matter what life threw at you. Everything I try to be today… a calmer mind, a kinder heart, a stronger person… it all comes from you. Your hugs gave me warmth, that quiet reassurance. You made everything feel okay without even saying a word. I miss that more than I can explain. There will never be anyone like you, Bade Papa. Thank you for shaping me in ways I understood only when I grew up. Thank you for loving me the way only you could. I carry you with me every day. I love you. And I miss you, always. Happy Birthday! ❤️❤️❤️♾️♾️”
Rajveer Deol Shares A Sweet Throwback
Rajveer shared an adorable childhood photo where he hugs Dharm ji from behind. His caption read: “Happy birthday bade papa. Love you so much, I still hear your voice in my head, I know your always around me ❤️”
Even in his absence, fans gathered outside his Mumbai residence – a tradition that had been followed for decades. Sunny and Bobby stepped out to meet, greet and thank them for their love, keeping alive a ritual that meant so much to their father.
Many Bollywood stars too shared their wishes and memories, marking his 90th with affection and respect.
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