'Be With Family, Be..': Hema Malini Reveals Late Husband Dharmendra's Final Message Before Passing Away

Veteran actress Hema Malini has often spoken about the importance of family and the values that have guided her through the years. Even after the passing of her husband and legendary actor Dharmendra, she continues to remember the lessons he shared with her during their life together. While the actor's demise on 24 November 2025, just days before his 90th birthday, left the film fraternity and fans heartbroken, Hema says his words continue to stay with her every day.

In a recent conversation with Hindi Rush, Hema Malini looked back at one of the most meaningful pieces of advice Dharmendra repeatedly gave her. She revealed that he always wanted the family to remain close, no matter how busy life became, and believed that relationships should always come before professional commitments.

Sharing his advice, Hema said, "Dharam ji would always say, be with the kids as much as possible. Spend time with the children, with the family. He always said, be united with the family, that is very important in today’s times, which doesn’t really happen now. These days, kids go their separate ways. This is exactly what he said, ‘Be with the family. Be together with all of them. Work can keep happening but family should be given utmost importance.''

Dharam ji would always say, be with the kids as much as possible. Spend time with the children, with the family. He always said, be united with the family, that is very important in today’s times, which doesn’t really happen now. These days, kids go their separate ways. This is exactly what he said, ‘Be with the family. Be together with all of them. Work can keep happening but family should be given utmost importance.

- Hema Malini

She explained that these thoughts reflected the way Dharmendra viewed life and the importance he placed on keeping loved ones together. According to Hema, he believed that careers and work would continue, but the time spent with family could never be replaced. His message, she suggested, has become even more relevant today when people often find themselves occupied with their own lives and responsibilities.

During the same interview, Hema also spoke warmly about Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, Dharmendra's sons with his first wife, Prakash Kaur. She had nothing but praise for both actors and described them as caring and affectionate individuals.

Calling them "very sweet," she said, "Sunny is very nice. Bobby is very good. We are all always together. We don't do any publicity, but internally we are all good. We are all united. We are a very happy family."

Sunny is very nice. Bobby is very good. We are all always together. We don't do any publicity, but internally we are all good. We are all united. We are a very happy family

- Hema Malini

Her comments offered a glimpse into the bond shared by the Deol family away from the public eye. Although they rarely put their personal relationships on display, Hema's words suggest that the family continues to stand by one another through every phase of life. Her heartfelt recollection of Dharmendra's advice also serves as a reminder of the values he cherished and hoped his loved ones would continue to follow. Even after his passing, those values continue to shape the family's relationships and remain a source of strength for them. Hema's memories reflect that for Dharmendra, true success was never measured only by work, but also by the love, unity, and support shared within a family. Her reflections also highlight how his guidance continues to inspire the family, keeping his legacy alive through the strong relationships and togetherness that he always believed should come above everything else.