Dharmendra’s 90th birthday: Tributes from the Deol family

Heartfelt tributes and messages from family marked the veteran actor’s birth anniversary.

The legendary Bollywood actor, Dharmendra, passed away in November at the age of 89, days before his birthday. Today marks the 90th birth anniversary of the iconic actor and the ‘He-Man’ of the Hindi film industry. His family shared heartfelt tributes and messages for the legend.

Sunny Deol shares his first post after Dharmendra’s death on his 90th birth anniversary.

The actor shared a video capturing a quiet, joyful moment between the father and son. The clip showed Sunny and Dharmendra taking in stunning mountain sights. He asks his father, “Are you enjoying yourself, Papa?” to which Dharmendra replies with a heartfelt laugh and a clear, “I’m really enjoying myself.” Alongside the video, Sunny penned a short message: “Today is my father’s birthday. Papa is always with me, inside me, love you papa. Miss you,” he shared. EshaDeol also shared an emotional post, referring to her father as her “Darling Papa” and speaking of a bond that transcended time, writing, “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, “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. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💪🏼.”

HemaMalini gets emotional on Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary.

The actress wrote, “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❤️.”

AbhayDeol also shared a childhood memory with a throwback picture. He recounted: “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.”