Hema Malini honours Dharmendra’s humility with emotional tribute: “He was always very down to earth and this was the quality everyone loved about him”

Veteran actor Hema Malini gave a heartfelt speech at a prayer meeting held for her late husband, the famous actor Dharmendra. She shared memories of their long journey together, both in front of and behind the camera. She was joined by her daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, and spoke with deep love and affection about the man she called her true life partner.

Hema Malini paid tribute to Dharmendra’s humility with an emotional speech: “He was always very down to earth, and this was the quality everyone loved about him.”

She honored Dharmendra’s humble nature, explaining how his grounded personality touched everyone he met.

 She said, “He was always very down to earth and this was the quality everyone loved about him; whether people were young or old, rich or poor, one’s own or strangers, he spoke to everyone with great love, affection, and respect, such was Dharam ji as a person.”

Hema also talked about their five-decade-long career together.

 “My association with Dharmendra ji is of 57 years; from the time I entered the film industry I mostly got the opportunity to work with him, we did nearly 45 films together and out of those, 25 films or more became superhit films, so together we were considered a hit pair.”

She praised his versatility and the charm with which he portrayed a wide range of characters.

 “In a film like Razia Sultan he played Yakub, and along with that in the Indo-Russian production Alibaba Aur 40 Chor he played Alibaba, and by doing such roles he won the hearts of Russian fans as well; with his versatile performances he entertained audiences across the whole world.”

Hema fondly remembered a less-known side of Dharmendra—the poet within him.

 “Gradually, another hidden aspect of Dharmendra ji’s personality emerged when he began reciting Urdu poetry; his special trait was that in any situation he would immediately recite a couplet suited to the moment, that was his uniqueness.” She added, “Many times I also told him that since he writes so well, he should publish it in the form of a book.”

Her emotional tribute reflected not only the legacy Dharmendra leaves behind but also the deep bond they shared, built on respect, creativity, and unwavering love.