📌 Key Points
- Bobby Deol expresses regret for not spending more time with his father, Dharmendra.
- Dharmendra’s passing has brought Bobby closer to his half-sisters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
- Bobby emphasizes the importance of family over fame and wealth.
- Dharmendra’s final film and posthumous Padma Vibhushan honor recognized his legacy.
Bobby Deol is mourning the loss of his father, Dharmendra. In a recent interview, Bobby shared how this emotional period has reinforced the importance of family, drawing him closer to his half-sisters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
Bobby Deol Reflects on Dharmendra’s Loss
Actor Bobby Deol is grappling with grief following the loss of his father, veteran actor Dharmendra . Opening up about the emotional void, he admitted there are days when he wishes he had spent more time with him. He also shared that the loss has, in an unexpected way, brought him closer to his half-sisters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Talking about losing him and how grief has rearranged his priorities, Bobby said, “There are all these days where I wish I had sat with him more. I wish I had asked him more questions… Now more than ever, I’m mindful of being with my sons, my wife and my family. The box office, the reviews, the roles… eventually they don’t matter, man. Success is measured in how much time you can afford to spend with the ones you love. What’s the point of fame and wealth when there’s no one to witness it with you? You know, I keep watching his reels on Instagram. He was so candid… so full of warmth. Sometimes it feels like he’s talking directly to me.”
He admitted that there is a sense of maturity that the passing of his father in his sons, and wondered if “they seem more aware of the fragility of life” now. They are now consciously spending more time together
Family Bonds Strengthened in Grief
Bobby also shared that grief has also drawn him closer to his half-sisters, Esha and Ahana. “I feel we’re all dealing with it in our own ways. Sometimes you misunderstand each other because you’re hurting… everyone feels their pain is more than the other’s. But you give it time. Let it heal… Loss has its own way of bringing a family closer,” he added.
Dharmendra’s final film, Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, released in theatres on January 1. His performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. This year, Dharmendra got the Padma Vibhushan honour, posthumously.
Dharmendra’s Posthumous Recognition
Earlier this year, during the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA honoured late Indian superstar Dharmendra in their In Memoriam section. However, he failed to get a mention during the 98th Academy Awards, which created quite a stir on social media. Dharmendra, along with Manoj Kumar, was honoured in the more detailed list on the Oscars’ official website.
Dharmendra is survived by his two wives. He married Prakash Kaur in 1954 and had four children with her, including Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. In 1980, he married Hema Malini , with whom he has two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
The loss of Dharmendra has deeply impacted the Deol family. Bobby’s reflections highlight the enduring strength of familial bonds and the importance of cherishing loved ones amidst grief and the recognition of Dharmendra’s lasting legacy.
