Dharmendra, who succumbed to his poor health on November 24, would have turned 90 on Monday. Earlier today, his son Sunny Deol penned a note remembering his late father. Following Sunny, Abhay Deol, the son of Dharmendra's brother Ajit Singh Deol, recalled a memory with his deceased uncle.
Abhay shared a photo of himself as a young child along with the He-Man of Bollywood. Sharing the story behind the photograph, Abhay wrote, "Must’ve been 1985 or ‘86. I had just been scolded, so I was upset. He called me to him, sat me down by his side and said, "Look at the light," and had the photographer click this pic." (sic) He then concluded the note on a rather melancholic note. "I look forward to the moment I hear him say those words to me again, when my time comes. Today was his birthday."
Further, Esha Deol also remembered her father and veteran actor. "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. 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." (sic)
Dharmendra was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on October 31 when he complained of breathlessness. He was later discharged on November 12 and was recuperating at home. His final rites took place at Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai, and the entire Hindi film industry paid a visit to his mortal remains.
