Hema Malini mourns husband Dharmendra's passing with an emotional note: 'He was everything to me'
Hema Malini penned a highly emotional note as she mourned the passing of her husband, Dharmendra. She also shared pictures of the late actor along with her daughters.
Last Updated: 12.06 PM, Nov 27, 2025
Dharmendra, the He-Man of Bollywood, breathed his last on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his fans, family, and the entire film fraternity. Three days after his death, Hema Malini took to her social media account and penned an emotional note and also posted some golden moments with the late actor.
Hema Malini's note for Dharmendra
On November 27, Hema Malini wrote an emotional note for her late husband, Dharmendra. She penned, "Dharam ji. He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need - in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad. He endeared himself to all my family members with his easy, friendly ways, always showing affection and interest in all of them."
"As a public personality, his talent, his humility in spite of his popularity, and his universal appeal set him apart as a unique icon unequalled among all the legends. His enduring fame and achievements in the film industry will last forever. My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life. After years of togetherness, I am left with myriad memories to relive the many special moments…," she concluded.
Her post featured 5 pictures where Hema Malini and Dharmendra can be seen posing together, and one of the pics also showed the couple with their daughter, Ahaana and Esha.
Dharmendra in Ikkis
Meanwhile, Dharmendra's upcoming films include Ikkis. It is a war drama about Arun Khetarpal, scheduled for release on December 25, 2025. Following his death, Ikkis is now considered his last film, and its release is creating significant emotional resonance among his fans.
Ikkis is a biographical war drama film starring Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a real-life war hero who received the Param Vir Chakra. Dharmendra plays Khetarpal's father, and it also casts Jaideep Ahlawat, and Simar Bhatia.
FAQs:
Q: Who is 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal?
A: Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC (Param Vir Chakra), was an officer in the Indian Army's 17 Poona Horse regiment. He is India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military decoration, which he was awarded posthumously for his exceptional valour and sacrifice during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. He died in action at the age of 21.
Q: When is the Ikkis movie releasing?
A: The upcoming war drama Ikkis is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 25, 2025, during the competitive Christmas holiday period.
Q: Who is playing Arun Khetarpal in the movie Ikkis?
A: Newcomer Agastya Nanda is playing the titular role of the war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. This film marks Nanda's first major theatrical release.