Bobby Deol pays an emotional tribute to father Dharmendra on his birth anniversary: 'Bachpan se hi aap mere…'

Dharmendra's 90th birth anniversary is being marked with emotional tributes from his family, including his son Bobby Deol, who penned a heartfelt note remembering his father as his "first hero" and "He-Man". In the post, Bobby Deol shared a cherished photo with Dharmendra, expressing gratitude for the love and guidance he received from his father. He recalled how Dharmendra stood by his family through every joy and hardship, teaching them to dream big, believe in themselves, and stay grounded.

Bobby Deol’s post for father

The Animal actor wrote, "Mere Pyaare Papa aur Hamare Pyaare Dharam, Aapki soch main yeh likh raha hoon. Duniya mein itna pyaar nahi jitna aapne hum sabhi ko diya. Har muskurahat, har tapakte aansoo mein saath nibhaya, Har mushkil mein haath badhaya. Us tarah jis tarah sirf hum sab ke Dharam kar sakte the. Aap star banne toh sabko saath leke haath thaam ke aage badhe, Kisi ka haath nahi chhoda. Aapke humare Punjab ke Dango ka, Sahnewal ka, Bharat ka jhanda garv se lehraya (sic)."

"He-Man ho aap sab ke, Lekin bachpan se hi aap mere hero ho. Aap hi se humne sapne dekhna seekha, Aap hi se humne atmvishwas karna seekha, Aapke sanskaar se hum Deol banne. Dil ho to aapke jaisa, Junoon ho to aapke jaisa, Pyaar karo to aapke jaisa, Insaan bano to aapke jaisa. Papa ho aap mere, Lekin Dharam ho aap hum sab ke. Proud to be yours. Happy Birthday, my precious Papa. Love you forever and always (sic)," Bobby further wrote.

B-town mourn Dharmendra’s death

The Bollywood fraternity and fans were left stunned when Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at 89. The legendary actor's funeral and prayer meet drew an outpouring of tributes, with stalwarts like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Amitabh Bachchan in attendance, paying their respects to the iconic star.

Though we mourn the loss of Dharmendra, his legacy will endure as audiences will have the opportunity to witness his final performance on the silver screen in "Ikkis." The film, which also features Agastya Nanda, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.