Hema Malini breaks down, says daughters Esha, Ahana struggling after Dharmendra’s death
5 min readBengaluruJul 20, 2026 04:11 PM IST Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini turned emotional while speaking about her husband, legendary actor Dharmendra, who died last year after a long illness. Looking back at their decades-long journey together, she described him as her biggest supporter, saying his encouragement played a crucial role in shaping both her personal life and professional career. Speaking about Dharmendra’s unwavering support, Hema shared with Republic World, “I feel very uncomfortable talking about that, but I am really grateful to the Almighty for giving me such a wonderful soulmate whose memories I will cherish till the end of my life. There cannot be anybody who can replace him. He was such a strong pillar of strength in my life, in my career, everything.” She went on to reveal that Dharmendra never expected her to step away from her career after marriage. Instead, he motivated her to continue doing what she loved. “He allowed me to do everything after marriage. He never said, ‘Sit at home.’ He knew that I …









