Esha Deol pours her heart out on father Dharmendra’s birth anniversary; pens emotional tribute, promises to keep actor’s ‘legacy’ alive

On Dharmendra's birth anniversary, daughter Esha Deol penned an emotional note for her father.

Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, just days before his 90th birthday. Today (December 8, 2025), He-Man’s fans are mourning his death on his birth anniversary. Not just fans, even Dharmendra’s family is remembering the legendary actor, and among them is his daughter Esha Deol. The former actress has penned an emotional and heartwarming note remembering her late father. She recalled the magical memories of laughing and having endless conversations with him.

Esha Deol’s Emotional Post For Father Dharmendra

Taking to Instagram, Esha shared a couple of photos with Dharmendra and dropped the caption as, “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 and preciously tucked you in my heart… deep, deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime.”

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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, and your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter and shayaris.”

Esha concluded the post with a promise to continue his legacy with pride and humbleness. “Your motto, ‘always be humble, be happy, healthy and strong’, I promise to continue your legacy with pride and respect,” Esha wrote.

About Dharmendra’s Health

Dharmendra passed away at 89 on 24 November, plunging the film industry into grief. The veteran actor had been hospitalised at Breach Candy Hospital earlier in the month. On 24 November, the iconic star breathed his last at his Juhu residence. He was later cremated at the Pawan Hans Crematorium, where several leading actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, gathered to pay their final respects.