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Esha Deol pays heartfelt tribute to ‘Darling Papa’ Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary

On what would have been his 90th birthday, Esha Deol shared an emotional tribute to her late father Dharmendra, recalling his love, guidance, and priceless memories.

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, who passed away just days before turning 90, is fondly remembered by his daughter Esha Deol on what would have been his birth anniversary. Sharing throwback photos from a shoot, Esha penned an emotional note celebrating the bond she shared with her late father.

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“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 wrote.

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Esha further recalled the precious lessons, guidance, and love her father gave her, “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.”

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Signing off, she promised to continue Dharmendra’s legacy: “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.”

Dharmendra Death

Dharmendra, known as the He-Man of Bollywood, passed away at the age of 89 on November 24 at his Juhu residence in Mumbai, after weeks of hospitalization. Esha is the daughter of Dharmendra and his second wife, actress Hema Malini. The couple also has another daughter, Ahana Deol.

Also Read: Dharmendra death: Sunny Deol lashes out at paparazzi again as they follow him in Haridwar

First published on: Dec 08, 2025 10:15 AM IST


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