New Delhi | Actor Esha Deol penned a heartfelt note for father Dharmendra on his 90th birthday on Monday, saying she misses his warm hugs and their conversation together. Dharmendra died on November 24 in Mumbai. He was 89.
Esha shared a series of pictures with the late actor on X.
"To my darling Papa. Our pact, the strongest bond. 'Us' through all our lifetimes, all the realms and beyond….. We are always together papa. Be it heaven or earth. We are one. For now I have very tenderly, carefully & preciously tucked you in my heart … deep deep inside to carry on with me for the rest of this lifetime," she wrote in the caption.
Esha said she will cherish the "precious memories" and "the unconditional love" she received from her father.
"The magical precious memories….. life lessons , the teachings, the guidance , the warmth, the unconditional love , the dignity and the strength you have given me as your daughter cannot be replaced or matched by any other," she wrote.
"I so painfully miss you papa … your warm protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket, holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages & your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter & shayaris.
Esha said she will continue her father's legacy with pride and respect.
"And I will try my best to spread your love to the millions who love you as I do. I love you papa. Your darling daughter, Your Esha, your Bittu," she concluded.
Esha is the eldest daughter of late Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She has younger sister, Ahana Deol.