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Hema Malini calls rift rumours with Dharmendra’s family AI-generated

Hema Malini calls rift rumours with Dharmendra’s family AI-generated

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Hema Malini has opened up about her life after the death of her husband, Dharmendra, recalling his unwavering support and the memories they shared. The veteran actress also addressed rumours of a rift with Dharmendra’s first family, dismissing the claims as AI-generated and insisting that their family remains united. Hema Malini on rift with Dharmendra’s family In an interview with ETimes, Hema Ji was asked about her comeback plans. To this, she said, “It’s difficult to answer that because I don’t think about it anymore. I’m happy with whatever I’m doing. I spend time in my constituency, working for people, and then I’m at home with my children and grandchildren. They need me. I am also living with memories of Dharamji. That itself fills my life.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sunny Deol returned to set days after Dharmendra’s death, recalls Ikka co-star Sanjeeda Shaikh: Kya professionalism hai

Sunny Deol returned to set days after Dharmendra’s death, recalls Ikka co-star Sanjeeda Shaikh: Kya professionalism hai

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Actor Sanjeeda Shaikh has had a year to remember. She was first seen in Dhamaal 4, in an important supporting role that found praise from the audience. The film itself was a box-office success. Weeks later, she was in Ikka, a Netflix film starring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, where she held her own against the big stars, and again earned praise for the grey shades in her role. In conversation with Hindustan Times, the actor unpacks her year and talks about what is ahead. Sanjeeda Shaikh and Sunny Deol worked together in Ikka. On the diversity of Dhamaal 4 and Ikka Sanjeeda calls the drastic diversity in her two characters and the two films’ genres accidental. “It just came to me. Jo hota hai na ki aapke naseeb mein jo hota hai woh aapko milta hi hai. (It’s like whatever is in your destiny, you get it),” she says. Talking about how she chooses roles at this stage of her career, the actor elaborates, “ I just want to do characters which are out …

‘Felt Dharmendra with me, asking me to collect Padma Vibhushan’: Hema Malini | Bollywood News

‘Felt Dharmendra with me, asking me to collect Padma Vibhushan’: Hema Malini | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 9, 2026 01:48 PM IST The passing of veteran actor Dharmendra last year left the Hindi film industry and generations of admirers in mourning. Remembered as one of Indian cinema’s most enduring stars, his absence continues to be deeply felt. Recently, his wife, veteran actor Hema Malini, reflected on receiving the Padma Vibhushan on his behalf and recalled feeling his presence during the emotional moment. ‘He wanted that all of us should be together’ Speaking to HT City, Hema said, “It was an emotional, yet exciting moment for me. His seven decades of work was recognised. That I was able to go on stage and receive it, was the biggest moment. As I was going towards Rashtrapati ji to receive it, I could feel him behind me, making me walk up, saying ‘go ahead to collect it’.” She also spoke about how Dharmendra always wanted the family to remain close-knit. Reflecting on his wishes after his passing, Hema said, “He would say ‘I am fond of my family’, hamesha united rehne ko …

Esha Deol on Dharmendra’s Padma honour: ‘He deserved this much earlier’

Esha Deol on Dharmendra’s Padma honour: ‘He deserved this much earlier’

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The Deol family recently witnessed an emotional moment when Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with Padma Award for his contribution to Indian cinema. Recalling the occasion, Esha Deol shared her feelings about seeing her mother accept the award. She also cherished the memories that continue to bring both comfort and emotion. Esha Deol recalls fond memories with Dharmendra In an interview with Times of India, Esha said, “Seeing my mother accept the award on his behalf was deeply emotional. There was pride, gratitude and, of course, a wish that he could have been there himself. I expressed my emotions because some moments deserve to be felt and shared. What I felt that day wasn’t just mine – it was something our family, his fans, and so many people who love him were feeling.” Esha said she believes her father should have received such recognition much earlier in his career. “He deserved many more, too – that’s what we feel. But honestly, knowing my father, awards were never his measure of success. The love and respect he …

Bobby Deol recalls sleeping beside Dharmendra till 14, reveals why he called him ‘Kaddu’ | Bollywood News

Bobby Deol recalls sleeping beside Dharmendra till 14, reveals why he called him ‘Kaddu’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 10:18 AM IST Actor Bobby Deol has been ruling hearts with his performances on the big screen and on OTT. While the actor is gearing up for the release of his film, Bandar, this week, he recently appeared on Rajat Sharma’s show Aap Ki Adalat. During the conversation, Bobby opened up about his close bond with father Dharmendra and became emotional while recalling his childhood. The actor revealed that he slept in his parents’ bedroom until the age of 14 and was affectionately called ‘Kaddu’ by his father. Explaining how he got the nickname ‘Kaddu’, Bobby said, “My cheeks were very round, and I was a chubby kid. We were at a farm where vegetables were being grown, and I saw a large round vegetable and asked my father what it was. He said, ‘Kaddu.’ From that day onwards, he started calling me Kaddu. I never felt bad about it because he called me that with so much affection.” Bobby Deol on sleeping beside his father till the age of …

‘Felt my Dharam ji’s presence’: Hema Malini remembers ‘loving husband’ after Padma honour | Bollywood News

‘Felt my Dharam ji’s presence’: Hema Malini remembers ‘loving husband’ after Padma honour | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 26, 2026 02:04 PM IST Veteran actor-politician Hema Malini recently accepted the posthumous Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, actor Dharmendra. Hema received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday in Delhi. Now, she has reflected on the emotional moment in her latest social media post. Taking to her Instagram handle, Hema, Dharmendra’s second wife, dropped a few pictures of herself accepting the award. Along with the post, she wrote, “An euphoric moment! A moment when I actually felt my husband Dharam ji’s warm presence, holding my hand and guiding me to the dais where his Padma Vibhushan award awaited him. Yesterday at the serene Padma award function, as Her Excellency the President personally handed out the prestigious awards to the deserving achievers, I sat representing Dharam ji and felt an immense pride rise within me.” ALSO READ | Padma Awards 2026: Emotional Hema Malini accepts Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan, watch video The veteran actor continued, “Memories of the years spent with him, first as a co star in …

Hema Malini fights tears while receiving Dharmendra’s honour

Hema Malini fights tears while receiving Dharmendra’s honour

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Veteran actress Hema Malini received the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her husband Dharmendra from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The honour was conferred posthumously on the late actor, who passed away in November last year. As the actress received the honour, she was seen fighting back tears, while her younger daughter Ahana Deol broke down. Hema Malini receives Padma Vibhushan on behalf of Dharmendra The actress had an emotional moment as she received the honour on her husband’s behalf. However, given the strict protocols during the Padma Awards ceremony, the actress, who is also a politician, managed to fight back her tears. During the ceremony, Ahana Deol got emotional when her father Dharmendra’s name was announced. She was seated with her husband, Vaibhav Vohra, by her side. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Even his anger was lovely’: Bobby Deol breaks down remembering father Dharmendra | Bollywood News

‘Even his anger was lovely’: Bobby Deol breaks down remembering father Dharmendra | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 22, 2026 10:51 PM IST Dharmendra, who entered the film industry after winning a talent contest, quickly rose to become one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars. Through his powerful screen presence and memorable performances, he earned the title of Bollywood’s “He-Man.” In later years, he found a whole new generation of admirers through his simple, heartfelt videos from his farmhouse that showcased his grounded personality and love for nature. Despite achieving immense fame and success, Dharmendra always remained deeply connected to his roots as a farmer’s son — something that made him stand apart from many others in the industry. And when he passed away last year, just days before turning 90, the entire nation mourned his loss. His son, Bobby Deol, recently spoke about the overwhelming love people had for his father during an appearance on Shekhar Suman’s YouTube show, Shekhar Tonite. After launching the show with Nitin Gadkari as the first guest, Shekhar invited Bobby, who is currently enjoying a career resurgence thanks to projects like Aashram and Animal. …

Rahul Dev says media was ‘insensitive’ during Mukul Dev’s funeral: ‘They should feel embarrassed’ | Bollywood News

Rahul Dev says media was ‘insensitive’ during Mukul Dev’s funeral: ‘They should feel embarrassed’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 13, 2026 11:50 AM IST Rahul Dev has called out ‘insensitive’ members of the media, who were busy clicking photos at the funeral of his younger brother and fellow actor Mukul Dev, who passed away at the age of 54 last year. He revealed that while he didn’t invite anyone at the funeral, they all just showed up unannounced after spotting his Instagram Story about his brother’s funeral details. Rahul Dev slams ‘insensitive’ media “The media should be a little responsible. It’s not like I don’t have very good friends in the media, but I experienced it at Mukul’s funeral as well,” said Rahul. “I didn’t invite anyone. Where did they come from? I just had to reach the crematorium within one hour from Max Hospital that day. It was just a one-man show. Our parents are no more,” he added. He reasoned that since sometimes, friends and relatives complain they weren’t informed about the funeral, he put up the details on an Instagram Story on the suggestion of someone. “I did, …

‘How am I going to cope’: Hema Malini breaks down in emotional tribute to Dharmendra | Bollywood News

‘How am I going to cope’: Hema Malini breaks down in emotional tribute to Dharmendra | Bollywood News

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4 min readHyderabadMay 1, 2026 09:55 AM IST The grief of losing a life partner of decades is not something that comes with easy words. Hema Malini found herself reaching for them anyway at a tribute held in Dharmendra’s memory this week, reflecting openly on what his absence means and what his presence meant for the better part of six decades. Standing before an audience gathered to honour Dharmendra at the opening of Lens & Legacy: Bollywood in Focus at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi on Thursday, she spoke about what it meant to have shared a life with him and what it now means to carry on without him. “He was a great man. I am truly blessed to have been with him, but I miss him a lot now. He is no longer there, so I don’t know how I am going to cope with the rest of my life,” she said, visibly emotional. Her words about his relationship with cinema were equally personal. She recalled how deeply he believed …