Hema Malini Breaks Down Sharing Dharmendra’s Unfulfilled Dreams at Delhi Prayer Meet

Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini couldn’t hold back her tears when she took the stage at a prayer meet in Delhi on December 11 to honour her late husband, Dharmendra . Speaking at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, she described his death as an “inconsolable shock” and shared touching memories of their life together.

Family By Her Side

Hema was joined by her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, as she delivered a deeply moving speech. “The whole world is mourning his passing, but for me, it is an inconsolable shock, the breaking of a companionship that stood the test of time,” Hema said, visibly fighting back tears.

Dharmendra’s Unfinished Dream

Hema also revealed a lesser-known side of Dharmendra, his love for Urdu poetry and his dream of publishing a book. “Over time, a hidden aspect of his personality emerged… jab woh Urdi ki Shayari karne lage. Unki khaas baat yahi thi koi bhi paristithi ho woh uske anusar turant ek sher suna dete the...yeh unki khoobi thi (He used to write poetry and verses in Urdu. The most special thing about it was that he could write on any situation). I often told him he should write a book - his fans would have loved it. So, he was very serious about it and was planning everything but woh kaam par adhura reh gaya (it is left unfinished),” she said.

A Life of Love and Support

Looking back at her life with Dharmendra, Hema recalled, “Jis shakhs ke saath maine kai filmon mein pyaar ka abhinay kiya, wahi mere jeevansaathi ban gaye. Humara pyaar sachcha tha, toh hum kisi bhi paristhiti ka saamna karne ki himmat thi. Hum dono ne shaadi ki. Woh mere liye ek bohot hi samarpeet jeevansaathi baney. Woh mere liye prernadayak ek mazboot stambh bankar har shan, har kadam pe mere saath khadey rahe (The person with whom I enacted love scenes in films became my life partner. Our love was true and we faced all dire situations with strength. We both got married. He became a devoted husband to me. He was a pillar of support and stood by me through each step in life).”

Delhi Prayer Meet Attendance

The prayer meet in Delhi was attended by several prominent political figures, including Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju, and Kangana Ranaut. This ceremony came after an earlier prayer meet in Mumbai on November 27, organised by Dharmendra’s sons Sunny and Bobby Deol. Hema and her daughters did not attend the Mumbai event but chose to hold a separate prayer meet in Delhi.

Family and Legacy

Hema Malini was Dharmendra’s second wife. The veteran actor was previously married to Prakash Kaur in 1954, and together they had four children, Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, and Ajeeta. Hema and Dharmendra share two daughters, Esha and Ahana.

Remembering the Legend

Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 on November 24, just days before his 90th birthday on December 8. He had been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital earlier in the month and was recuperating at home. The actor was cremated in Mumbai on November 25. He will be seen on screen for the final time in the upcoming war drama Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda.