Shatrughan Sinha calls it ‘heartbreaking’ to meet Hema Malini after Dharmendra’s demise: ‘Tremendous loss of our elder brother’

Updated on 01 Dec 2025 | Category: Entertainment

Veteran actor Dharmendra's demise deeply affected the film industry. Long-time friend Shatrughan Sinha visited Dharmendra's family, sharing emotional

Veteran actor Dharmendra's demise deeply affected the film industry. Long-time friend Shatrughan Sinha visited Dharmendra's family, sharing emotional accounts of meeting Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Ahana Deol, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. Sinha honored Dharmendra's memory with throwback photos and heartfelt tributes, emphasizing his kindness and the lasting impact he had on many lives.
Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra’s demise on 24 November left the entire film industry shaken. Fans and colleagues mourned the loss of the beloved actor, known for his warmth, charm and iconic presence on screen. Among those deeply affected was actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, a long-time friend of Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Sinha shared emotional posts about visiting the family and witnessing their grief.
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Shatrughan Sinha recalls meeting Hema Malini
The ‘Vishwanath’ actor who was in New Delhi when Dharmendra passed away, returned to Mumbai and visited the actor’s family. On Monday, he wrote on X that he also met Hema Malini and her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. He shared, “Met our dearest family friend @dreamgirlhema. It was heart breaking to meet her in these traumatic times of her tremendous loss of our dearest family friend our elder brother @aapkadharam. Met her two beautiful daughters @Esha_Deol #AhanaDeol with comforting words for their immense loss.”
Shatrughan Sinha shares memories through old photos
To honour Dharmendra, the ‘Kala Patthar’ actor posted throwback photos of himself and wife Poonam Sinha with Hema Malini, Dharmendra, and late actor-politician Sunil Dutt. The images highlighted their decades-long friendship. Alongside the photos, he wrote, “Dharamji was a kind & gentle soul. He isn’t with us today but his memories will live with us forever. Prayers & condolences for their peace in these difficult times. God bless them all. Shanti (peace).”
Shatrughan Sinha earlier met Sunny and Bobby Deol
Before visiting Hema Malini, Sinha met Dharmendra’s sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, along with daughter-in-law Tanya Deol and the grandchildren. He described the emotional meeting in another post. He wrote, “On my return from Delhi, went with a very heavy sorrowful heart to our dearest family friend our elder brother’s @aapkadharam home. It was a heart touching meeting his wonderful sons @iamsunnydeol Bobby Deol @thedeol, his attractive, charming wife Tanya their handsome sons Dharam & especially Aryaman. It was great meeting them all & remembered Dharmji for the remarkable person he was & will live forever for the many lives he touched. Prayed for their peace & strength in these sorrowful times.” For many, Dharmendra was not only a celebrated actor but also a gentle soul who touched lives with his kindness. While his passing is painful, the affection and respect he earned through his life continue to shine through the words of those who knew him well.
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