Hema Malini gets emotional as she recalls Dharmendra’s unfinished dreams

Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, days before turning 90. While Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol had organised a prayer meet earlier, Hema Malini, along with her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, put together a separate prayer meet that took place in Delhi at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath on December 11, 2025.

Honouring the memory and life of her husband, the legendary Dharmendra, Hema Malini became emotional. She recalled a dream of his that he could not finish because of his death that was such a shock to the family.

"It is an inconsolable shock": Actor Hema Malini on Dharmendra's passing

During Dharmendra's prayer meet in Delhi, the deceased actor's wife, Hema Malini gave an emotional speech as she broke down in tears, with daughters Esha and Ahana by her side.

Sharing how the death has affected her, a visibly emotional Hema said, "I never imagined that a moment would come in my life when I would have to host a prayer meeting, especially for my Dharam ji. The whole world is mourning his passing, but for me, it is an inconsolable shock, the breaking of a companionship that stood the test of time".

In a poignant moment, Hema mentioned Dharmendra's unfinished dream of publishing a book of poetry written by him. Hema Malini broke down and fought back tears as she recalled the story.

"Over time, a hidden aspect of his personality emerged… jab woh Urdu ki Shayari karne lage. Unki khaas baat yahi thi koi bhi paristithi ho woh uske anusar turant ek sher suna dete the...yeh unki khoobi thi. I often told him he should write a book - his fans would have loved it. So, he was very serious about it and was planning everything but woh kaam par adhura reh gaya", Hema said.

Hema Malini revealed the poetic side of Dharmendra, known for his on-screen persona. She said that he could pen Urdu poetry in any circumstance and wanted to publish a book of poetry, a dream that never took shape.

During her speech, Hema also said that the love she and Dharmendra shared was true and he was a strong pillar of support throughout their journey.

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