Actor and politician Hema Malini shared a series of touching photos on social media as she remembered her husband, veteran superstar Dharmendra, who passed away earlier this week in Mumbai. Known to generations as Bollywood’s He-Man, Dharmendra left behind a legacy that shaped Hindi cinema for decades. Malini posted intimate old photographs of their time together, captioned with simple yet moving words such as “Some memorable moments” and “Togetherness over the years — always there for us,” capturing the depth of their bond built across decades. Her posts reflected a mix of nostalgia, gratitude, and profound grief as she revisited precious moments from their shared life.

Earlier, Malini had issued an official tribute expressing how Dharmendra’s warmth, kindness, and generosity touched everyone he met. She described her personal loss as indescribable and shared that the void his passing created would follow her for the rest of her life. She wrote about the countless moments they spent together and the memories she would now hold onto as a way of keeping him close. Her heartfelt words mirrored the emotions of millions of fans who admired Dharmendra as an artist, a family man, and an enduring icon of Indian cinema.

Hema Malini and Dharmendra, who married in May 1980, built a strong family despite unconventional circumstances. Dharmendra was already married to Prakash Kaur when he fell in love with Malini, and he had four children — Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeeta, and Vijeeta. Together, Hema and Dharmendra welcomed their daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, forming a family connected by love and respect over decades. Dharmendra had been battling respiratory issues and was briefly admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital before being moved home under medical care. He died on November 24, leaving behind a film legacy unmatched and a personal world filled with relationships, memories, and stories that will continue to live on through those who loved him.