Esha Deol remembers dad Dharmendra on his 90th birth anniversary: ‘I so painfully miss you’

Esha Deol remembers Dharmendra

Dharmendra's death left a deep void in the Hindi film industry. The legendary actor would have turned 90 today. On the special occasion, the Deol family has planned a special celebration at their farmhouse with his fans. Now, his daughter Esha Deol got emotional remembering her father and penned a heartfelt note cherishing precious memories with him.

Esha Deol on Dharmendra's birth anniversary

On Monday, Esha took to Instagram and shared a couple of pictures posing with Dharmendra. Along with the pictures, she penned an emotional note remembering him, which read: "To my darling Papa. 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, and preciously tucked you in my heart… deep, deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime."

She added, "The magical, precious memories… life lessons, the teachings, the guidance, the warmth, and the unconditional love 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, and your voice calling out my name, followed by endless conversations, laughter, and shayaris."

She concluded with a promise to continue his legacy with pride and respect, and wrote: "Your motto, ‘always be humble, be happy, healthy, and strong' - I promise to continue your legacy with pride and 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."

About Dharmendra's death

For the uninitiated, the late superstar Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. He had been put on a ventilator in mid-November after he faced breathing difficulties. He was soon discharged from the hospital and was brought back home, where his treatments continued. Several celebs attended his funeral and prayer meet, offering condolences to the bereaved family.

On the work front, the late actor will appear in Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis, which also stars Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. The biography honours Arun Khaterpal's life.