Actress Hema Malini pens heartbreaking note post Dharmendra's demise: 'After years of togetherness, I am left with...'

Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away at 89 on November 24. Despite a contribution of more than six decades in Hindi cinema, he was not cremated with state honours, a decision that came from the Deol family.

Hema Malini pens a note

Dharam ji❤️
He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need - in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad. He endeared himself… pic.twitter.com/WVyncqlxK5

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) November 27, 2025

The actress wrote on X- “He was many things to me. Loving Husband, adoring Father of our two girls, Esha & Ahaana, Friend, Philosopher, Guide, Poet, my ‘go to’ person in all times of need - in fact, he was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad. He endeared himself to all my family members with his easy, friendly ways, always showing affection and interest in all of them.”

Malini added, “As a public personality, his talent, his humility in spite of his popularity, and his universal appeal set him apart as a unique icon unequalled among all the legends. His enduring fame and achievements in the film industry will last forever.”

Hema Malini ended the note by saying, “My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through the rest of my life.After years of togetherness, I am left with myriad memories to relive the many special moments…"

And in an interview back in the day, the actor’s wife Hema Malini talked about their marriage.

What  Hema Malini said

Dharmendra and Hema Malini had been married for 44 years. They tied the knot in the year 1980 and acted in multiple films in their illustrious careers like Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Charas, Dream Girl, Razia Sultan, The Burning Train, Krodhi. In a throwback interview with Stardust, Malini spoke about Dharmendra, how they fight with each other, and her marriage with the star.

She revealed, “We start each day with a fight. We are fighting all the time. It is he who normally gives in, and then we make up. Early in the morning, when he comes to see me, he asks, ‘Why do you have a long face today, and why are you spoiling my mood early in the morning?’ As if I could help it, I was born with a face like this. Then we fight.” She then spoke about their marriage and said, “I will never let anyone break this. From my side, at least, it is forever.”