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Hema Malini: ‘Dharmendra looked so strong, yet he had such a soft heart’ | Bollywood News

Hema Malini: ‘Dharmendra looked so strong, yet he had such a soft heart’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 10, 2026 09:55 PM IST The passing of veteran actor Dharmendra last year left the Hindi film industry and generations of admirers grieving the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars. While his legacy continues to live on through his work, his wife and veteran actor Hema Malini recently reflected on the man he was beyond the screen, remembering him as a loving husband, a trusted companion, and someone who always put others before himself. ‘He was a loving husband’ In a conversation with Zoom, Hema spoke about finding her life partner, describing it as the biggest challenge in life, but said everything fell into place effortlessly when she met Dharmendra. “The biggest challenge was deciding on your life partner. Very easily, it happened with the grace of the divine. What I wanted happened beautifully, without any problem.” Recalling the late actor’s nature, she added, “Throughout, he has been a wonderful friend. I would say he was a loving husband, a well-meaning friend, a trusted guide, and a true philosopher. …

‘I wish I had sat with him more’: Bobby Deol says that his father Dharmendra’s passing has brought him closer to Esha Deol and Ahana Deol | Bollywood News

‘I wish I had sat with him more’: Bobby Deol says that his father Dharmendra’s passing has brought him closer to Esha Deol and Ahana Deol | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiApr 14, 2026 09:43 PM IST Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away in November last year, leaving a void that is impossible to fill. In a recent interview, the late actor’s son Bobby Deol opened up about the grief that has settled in after such a loss and how it has brought the entire family together in a transformative way. ‘I wish I had sat with him more’ In a conversation with Esquire India, Bobby shared, “There are all these days, where I wish I had sat with him more. I wish I had asked him more questions.” Reflecting on a time when his father spoke about poems he had written, verses born from his own regret at not spending enough time with his own father, Kewal Kishan Singh Deol, the Animal actor said, “That really moved me. But I suppose this is the cycle of life.” He further spoke about the changes that have occurred within him since his father’s passing. “Now more than ever, I’m mindful of being with my sons, …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dharmendra honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award; Bobby Deol tears up as he remembers his late father | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dharmendra honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award; Bobby Deol tears up as he remembers his late father | Bollywood News

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At the Chetak Screen Awards held in Mumbai on Sunday evening, the Lifetime Achievement Award was posthumously conferred on veteran actor Dharmendra, recognising his contribution to cinema across a career that spanned more than six decades. The award was presented by Javed Akhtar, Ramesh Sippy and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and was accepted by late Dharmendra’s son Bobby Deol. Before the honour was presented, a collection of Dharmendra’s images was presented in a video with Amitabh Bachchan reciting a few lines from Dharmendra’s poetry. Javed Akhtar recalled some of his memories with Dharmendra and said, “We are here to do a task, which is almost impossible. Writers deal with words, but sometimes words fail a writer and this is one occasion so I have decided I won’t say anything which is obvious. I won’t say he was the most handsome man in screen history. I will not tell you that he was the most versatile actor who was, on one hand, the He-Man, and on the other, equally convincing as a poet, as a …

‘Dharmendra was constantly cracking jokes, reciting poems’: Jaideep Ahlawat recalls working with the late legend on Ikkis | Bollywood News

‘Dharmendra was constantly cracking jokes, reciting poems’: Jaideep Ahlawat recalls working with the late legend on Ikkis | Bollywood News

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The passing of Dharmendra is a loss that will take time for the nation to fully absorb. Especially after watching his swan song, Ikkis, where he delivers one of his most poignant and understated performances, a symbolic reflection of a legend who entertained audiences for more than six decades. Even in his final outing, he commanded the screen with effortless craft. His presence was nothing short of gentle and warm. Reflecting on this, his Ikkis co-star Jaideep Ahlawat recently opened up about the void left by Dharmendra. In an interview with Times of India, Jaideep said, “The whole country, I think, all cinema lovers, there was not a soul who didn’t feel bad. I felt a void while promoting Ikkis. I wish he were there, in all these promotions. He should have been with us to watch this film, to see his work. So anyway, this is a hollow hypothetical thought. It’s destiny, nothing can be done about it.” Also Read | In a post-Dhurandhar world, Sriram Raghavan stages an anti-war rebellion with Ikkis Recalling …

Dharmendra in his final interview requested everyone to watch Ikkis: ‘A very touching film’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra in his final interview requested everyone to watch Ikkis: ‘A very touching film’ | Bollywood News

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Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away late last year in November, leaving behind a void that the Indian film industry will take years to come to terms with. With a career spanning over six decades, he was not just a movie star but a presence that connected generations of audiences. From romantic dramas to action films, Dharmendra did it all, remaining relevant across changing eras of cinema. His final film, Ikkis, is currently playing in theatres.  Directed by Sriram Raghavan and co-starring Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, the film is based on the Indo-Pak war of 1971. As Ikkis continues to receive glowing reviews from critics, a video from one of Dharmendra’s last interviews has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter). In the clip, the late actor is seen speaking warmly about the film and urging audiences to watch it. In the video, Dharmendra says, “One of my films, Ikkis, is releasing, do make sure you watch it. It has been directed by our Sriram. He is a very good director; he made Johnny Gaddaar. This …

Anil Sharma recalls when Dharmendra predicted he would make it big one day: ‘There has never been an actor like him’ | Bollywood News

Anil Sharma recalls when Dharmendra predicted he would make it big one day: ‘There has never been an actor like him’ | Bollywood News

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The death of Bollywood icon Dharmendra last month left the film industry and the nation in deep shock. The late actor shared a close professional and personal bond with filmmaker Anil Sharma, having collaborated on several successful films, including Hukumat, Elaan-E-Jung, Tahalka, and Apne. In a recent interview, Sharma recalled his first meeting with Dharmendra, remembering the actor seated in a luxury car alongside his second wife, Hema Malini. The filmmaker also revealed that Dharmendra’s family had wished to spend his final moments in privacy. Recalling his first meeting with Dharmendra during a chat with The Digital Commentary, Anil Sharma shared, “When I was doing Burning Train, I was an assistant there, was around 17-18 years old. I was in Raj Kapoor sahab’s makeup room on the first floor at RK Studios. Only Dharam ji was allowed access to Raj Kapoor sahab’s makeup room. He had said that when Dharmendra comes, give my makeup room to him and nobody else.” The filmmaker added, “I was one of the costume assistants and had to set Dharam …

Dharmendra said yes to Hukumat in five minutes with a low signing amount, recalls Anil Sharma: ‘He even paid Rs 3 lakh to get the film on floors’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra said yes to Hukumat in five minutes with a low signing amount, recalls Anil Sharma: ‘He even paid Rs 3 lakh to get the film on floors’ | Bollywood News

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Anil Sharma has been deeply affected by Dharmendra‘s death. The filmmaker, who made five memorable movies with the veteran actor, recently recalled how the latter was instrumental in his 1987 breakthrough action film Hukumat getting materialized. Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 earlier this month. “He had a great sensibility for storytelling. When I went to narrate him the story of Hukumat, I didn’t have a proper story but only a five-minute idea. I was 25-26 years old. Dharmendra was a huge star,” recalled Sharma. He had already made two smaller films — Shradhanjali (1981) and Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983), starring Shashi Kapoor, Raakhee, and Zeenat Aman. Dharmendra used to call Anil Sharma by the nickname “chhutke” (the little one). Though the actor hadn’t watched Sharma’s past work, his brother, Ajit Deol, had told Dharmendra that Sharma had made two very good movies. “He heard the idea for five minutes by the watch. Today, actors listen to a narration for three hours and still don’t get the idea. He told me, ‘There …

Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar lived in the same room, wore each other’s clothes, says Jeetendra: ‘People would notice their similar shirts during rehearsals’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar lived in the same room, wore each other’s clothes, says Jeetendra: ‘People would notice their similar shirts during rehearsals’ | Bollywood News

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About two weeks after Dharmendra’s passing, Sony Entertainment Television will honour the legendary actor in a special episode of talent reality show Indian Idol 16. In promotional clips of the upcoming episode, veteran actor Jeetendra (83), who appears as the chief guest, is seen reminiscing about several cherished memories, including the story of his very first encounter with Dharmendra. Jeetendra recounted the moment: “I wasn’t in films back then. I was at Churchgate with my friends. It was around the time Dharmendra’s first film, Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, had released. This was in 1960, about 65 years ago. We spotted Dharmendra and started shouting, ‘Aye, Dharmendra!’ Eventually, he walked up to us and said, ‘Hanji, aapne mujhe yaad kiya?’ That’s how sweet he was.” Jeetendra, who himself joined films a few years later, went on to talk about Dharmendra’s friendships within the industry. He shared, “Dharmendra was great friends with Manoj Kumar—one came from Delhi and the other from Punjab. I have heard they even shared a room during their initial days. Their …

When Hema Malini said she married Dharmendra for ‘happiness’, expressed disappointment in being called ‘first lady of second marriages’ | Bollywood News

When Hema Malini said she married Dharmendra for ‘happiness’, expressed disappointment in being called ‘first lady of second marriages’ | Bollywood News

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Dharmendra, who began his cinematic journey in the 1960s, quickly rose to become Bollywood’s beloved “He-Man.” Years later, Hema Malini entered the industry and soon earned her enduring title of “Dream Girl.” For a long time, their careers ran parallel. But everything changed after 1970, when they first collaborated on-screen. From that point onwards, rumours of a romance between the two spread rapidly, dominating tabloids and film gossip columns. The speculation reached its peak when Dharmendra and Hema married in 1980—a decision that brought intense public scrutiny to both stars. Dharmendra faced backlash for marrying again while still legally wed to his first wife, Prakash Kaur. Hema Malini, meanwhile, found herself labelled as the “first lady of second marriages”—a tag that deeply wounded her. ‘All I wanted was happiness’ Hema Malini rarely spoke publicly about the controversy surrounding her marriage. But in her biography Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl, she reflected on that turbulent time, writing: “I just knew that he made me happy. And all I wanted was happiness.” She acknowledged the unspoken …

Dharmendra drunk-dialled Hrishikesh Mukherjee all night after being replaced by Rajesh Khanna in Anand: ‘I despised…’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra drunk-dialled Hrishikesh Mukherjee all night after being replaced by Rajesh Khanna in Anand: ‘I despised…’ | Bollywood News

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The late legend Dharmendra, who passed away last week, was a true-blue icon of Bombay cinema. An actor who entertained generations for over six decades. In a career spanning more than 300 films, he held the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema. Dharmendra’s career unfolded alongside the meteoric rise of Rajesh Khanna and later Amitabh Bachchan, yet his popularity endured untouched. In an old interview with News Tak, he even spoke candidly about witnessing the “Khanna wave” and then the “Bachchan tsunami.” Dharmendra said: “When Rajesh Khanna arrived, he triggered this whole phenomenon, he became a superstar. I watched it unfold; I had never chased any of that. Phir Amitabh aaye, toh ahista ahista ye ‘bimaari’ badhni shuru hogayi (Then Amitabh came, and slowly this ‘fever’ of competition started spreading). And if I had wanted, you know I gave hits for 30 to 35 years, I could have easily ensured that no one else dominated the headlines. Even today, I could appear in every third TV channel. But …