Abhay Deol remembers Dharmendra by sharing a nostalgic childhood photo on his birth anniversary; See

Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor, would have turned 90 today, December 8, 2025. His passing away on November 24, 2025, left a void in the hearts of his fans and family. His family, including his children Esha Deol, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol, are remembering the legendary actor and the impact he had on their lives. Dharmendra's family, including his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, have planned a special tribute to honor his memory on his birth anniversary, opening their Khandala farmhouse to fans who wish to pay their respects.

Abhay Deol shares a heartfelt post

On this special day, his nephew, Abhay Deol paid an emotional and heartfelt tribute to the iconic actor. Abhay posted a nostalgic childhood photo with Dharmendra on Instagram, remembering a cherished moment from 1985 or 1986, where Dharmendra held him.

Along with the picture, 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. I look forward to the day I hear him say those words to me again, when my time comes. Today was his birthday."

Fans get emotional seeing the throwback post

The photo immediately evoked an emotional response from fans, who flooded it with expressions of love.

One of the fans wrote, "Our love for the great legend. Dharmendra will forever remain in our hearts. We fell in love with Indian cinema thanks to him, his art, and his unforgettable personality. We will never forget him, we will miss him dearly, and we will continue to watch his films that bring back the most beautiful memories of our childhood. love you, Dharmendra."

Another one wrote, "You look so much like him, it's uncanny. Whenever I watch any of his movies, I can't help but compare. Condolences to you and your family."

Dharmendra’s personal and professional front

Dharmendra's illustrious career spanned over four decades, with iconic films like "Sholay," "Seeta Aur Geeta," and "Yeh Gulistan Hamara." He was known for his rugged charm and versatility as an actor. On the personal front, Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur and later Bollywood actress Hema Malini, with whom he had two children, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. He also had two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, with Prakash Kaur. Dharmendra's family has been involved in Bollywood for years, carrying forward his legacy.