Esha Deol welcomed 2026 by sharing a picture from her celebration in Dubai, remembering her late father Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025. Her half-brother Bobby Deol reacted to the post with heart emojis
Esha Deol and Bobby Deol
Esha Deol rang in the New Year, spending the evening quietly in Dubai. As she celebrated her first New Year without her late father, legendary actor Dharmendra, she remembered him and made sure to include him in her celebrations.
Esha Deol remembers Dharmendra on the New Year 2026
Esha took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share glimpses from her silent celebration. In one of the photos, she is seen gazing up at the moon against Dubai’s glittering skyline, with the view of the Burj Khalifa behind her. She is seen dressed in a black-and-gold outfit layered with a black jacket. She is seen pointing toward the night sky.
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Esha wrote, “Love you, papa," in the sky where she is seen pointing up. The message instantly made her followers emotional, capturing the pain of the legend's absence.
Bobby Deol reacts
Among the many reactions, one that caught the eye was from Esha’s half-brother Bobby Deol. The Animal actor responded with red heart emojis in the comments. The gesture reinforced the bond between the siblings during an emotionally challenging time for the Deol family.
In recent times, reports surfaced about separate prayer meetings held by different branches of the family after Dharmendra’s passing. One was held by Hema Malini, Esha and Ahana Deol, while the other was held by Sunny and Bobby Deol.
Legendary star Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, leaving a deep void in Hindi cinema. The actor's demise has been mourned across the country, with fans and colleagues paying heartfelt tributes that reflect the profound impact he had on Indian cinema and popular culture.
Reflecting on her bond with her late father, Esha wrote on her Instagram handle, "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 & preciously tucked you in my heart ... deep deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime."Esha recalled moments of warmth, laughter and long conversations that defined their relationship. "The magical precious memories..... life lessons, the teachings, the guidance, the warmth, the unconditional love, the dignity and the strength you have given me as your daughter cannot be replaced or matched by any other."
The 'Dhoom' actor said she "painfully" misses Dharmendra and remembered his "warm protective hugs". "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 & your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter & shayaris. Your motto is" always be humble, be happy, healthy & strong."
She added, "I promise to continue your legacy with pride & respect. And I will try my best to spread your love to the millions who love you as I do. I love you pap, Your darling daughter, Your Esha, your Bittu."
(WIth inputs from ANI)
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