Bobby Deol says Dharmendra's death brought him closer to sisters Esha, Ahana
Bobby Deol opened up about how his father, legendary actor Dharmendra's death, strengthened the bond with his half-sisters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. The actor also admitted that he often wishes he had spent more time with Dharmendra.
Actor Bobby Deol has revealed that the death of his father, the legendary actor Dharmendra, has brought him closer to his half-sisters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. The 57-year-old, while still grappling with grief, admitted there are days he wishes he had spent more time with his father.
In a conversation with Esquire India, Bobby said that he keeps watching the late actor's reels on Instagram and sometimes feels as if his father is talking directly to him.
Family bonding after Dharmendra's death
Bobby noted a sense of maturity in his sons following Dharmendra's death. He observed they seem more aware of life's fragility and are spending more time together. He also shared that the shared grief has drawn him closer to 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 said.
'Wish I sat with him more'
Reflecting on his grief, the actor 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."
Bobby said that box office numbers, reviews, and roles ultimately do not matter, and that true success lies in having the time to spend with loved ones. He further questioned the value of fame and wealth if there is no one to share it with.
"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 added.
More about Dharmendra
The Sholay actor died at the age of 89 on November 24 last year at his Mumbai residence. His final film, Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was released on January 1 and received praise from both critics and audiences. This year, Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
He is survived by his two wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and his children, Sunny, Bobby, Esha, and Ahana.