Why Esha Deol's bed is covered in teddy bears after Dharmendra's death
Esha Deol shared why her bed is filled with teddy bears after the death of her father Dharmendra, saying they help her feel closer to him.
Hema Malini, born on October 16, 1948, is one of Bollywood’s most popular and successful leading actresses. She is known for performing both comic and dramatic characters and is also known as the Dream Girl of Hindi cinema.
Although Hema Malini is popular in Hindi movies, she made her debut in 1963 with the Tamil movie Idhu Sathiyam. Her first lead role was in Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968). She went on to star in numerous films in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, establishing herself and garnering commercial success and awards alike.
Hema Malini starred opposite actor Dharmendra regularly. The two of them got married in 1980 and they have two children together, Esha and Ahana Deol.
Towards the end of the 1990s, Hema Malini took a break from acting but she made a comeback in 2003. However, after this, she began to appear in guest and supporting roles in movies. Hema Malini has received eleven nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Actress. In 2000, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2019, the Filmfare Special Award for 50 Years of Outstanding Contribution to Cinema. She was also honoured with the Padma Shri, by the Government of India.
Hema Malini is also a trained Bharatanatiyam dancer.
Hema Malini set foot in politics in 1999, when she campaigned for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Vinod Khanna, a former Bollywood actor, in the Lok Sabha Elections in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
She officially joined the BJP in Febraury 2004. Hema Malini served as an MP in the Rajya Sabha from 2003 to 2009. In March 2010, Hema Malini was made general secretary of the BJP.
Esha Deol shared why her bed is filled with teddy bears after the death of her father Dharmendra, saying they help her feel closer to him.
Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, sparking an emotional response from his family, especially daughter Esha Deol, who wished he had been present to receive the award.
Hema Malini accepted the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband Dharmendra at a Delhi ceremony. She said she felt his warm presence beside her, making the honour deeply personal.
Hema Malini accepted the posthumous Padma Vibhushan awarded to Dharmendra from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She was visibly emotional while receiving the honour on behalf of her late husband.
Daughter Ahana Deol broke down as Hema Malini accepted the posthumous Padma Vibhushan for the late actor Dharmendra. The ceremony was held in New Delhi on May 25.
Hema Malini attended a special screening of Krishnavataram - Part 1: The Heart in Mathura and later congratulated director Hardik Gajjar. The event came days after Uttar Pradesh declared the film tax-free following a Lucknow screening.
Saira Banu shared a heartfelt Instagram note after meeting Hema Malini. The post revisited their first meeting in 1966 and a friendship she said the two had nurtured.
Anil Kapoor revisited memories of his 1985 film Yudh as it completed 41 years, reflecting on an early career phase. He said playing a double role was easy, but dancing with Hema Malini left him nervous and challenged by her screen presence.
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Chiranjeevi, among many other celebrities, mourned the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle. They recalled her timeless voice and legacy with heartfelt posts.
Esha Deol reacted to her father, late actor Dharmendra, being snubbed from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment. The actor said that her father’s legacy is beyond this and that he never cared for such honours.
Hema Malini expressed disappointment after Dharmendra was left out of the televised In Memoriam segment at the Oscars. Calling the omission a “shame,” she said the late actor was loved by audiences across the world.
Chiranjeevi, Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut, Kareena Kapoor, Hema Malini and Anupam Kher were among celebrities who posted on social media to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8.
Hema Malini spoke about the rumours of a rift with Sunny and Bobby Deol, insisting that the family remains united under the values Dharmendra instilled in them. She also opened up about skipping Border 2’s screening.
Hema Malini called Dharmendra's BAFTA recognition "heartening" in an interview. The 79th BAFTA ceremony highlighted India's achievements, with Boong winning Best Children’s and Family Film.
Indian cinema had an emotional moment on the global stage at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, where legendary actor Dharmendra was remembered in the In Memoriam segment. The awards took place at London's Royal Festive Hall.
An AI-generated video depicting the stars and creators of the iconic film Sholay meeting their younger selves has gone viral on social media.
Kangana Ranaut posted rare moments with veteran actor Hema Malini on social media as they spent time together in Parliament during the ongoing winter session.
Hema Malini recalled the tough conditions behind her iconic Jab Tak Hai Jaan dance sequence.
Esha Deol marked Republic Day by celebrating her late father Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan honour and praising brother Sunny Deol after watching Border 2 together.
Actor Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2026. His family and fans celebrate the honour while mourning his absence at the ceremony.
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Veteran actors Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini were among those who attended Anand Sagar’s prayer meet in Mumbai. Several members of the film fraternity gathered to pay their respects and offer condolences to the family.
Dharmendra’s family has always stayed dignified and private — but legally his inheritance is a complex story.
Reflecting on Dharmendra's personality, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar said that he can't think of many people who got so much love from the film industry the way he got.
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This India Today special report covers the passing of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra at 89, exploring his six-decade career and enduring legacy.
Amidst actor Dharmendra’s death rumors on the internet, the Deol family calls social media out on the hoax.
An eight-member NDA delegation, led by Member of Parliament Hema Malini, is in Karur, Tamil Nadu, to investigate a stampede that killed 41 people. The incident occurred at a rally organized by TVK chief Vijay. The delegation's purpose is to gather facts from officials and local people for a report to be submitted to their National President. They will also meet with and offer condolences to the families of the deceased and visit those hospitalized. An unidentified member of the delegation stated their goal is to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies, saying, "Lessons to be learned from this, who is at fault, what went wrong, so we are here for a serious purpose." The delegation consists of members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha who traveled from various states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha, to conduct the inquiry.
Following a deadly stampede at a TVK party rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which resulted in 41 deaths, an eight-member NDA delegation is set to visit the location.
BJP MP Hema Malini’s visit to the Mathura–Bareilly highway turned heads—not for infrastructure, but for her bright yellow saree and flawless look.
Actor-politician Hema Malini mourned the death of Manoj Kumar. The BJP MP recalled the late actor's prolific work in Indian cinema.
Actor Hema Malini was among the other million devotees who took a holy dip in the Sangam at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Malini also shared her experience of being a part of such a divine moment.
BJP MP Hema Malini, responding to the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Olympics, said it is a “lesson for all of us” and emphasised the importance of keeping weight in check, as "even 100 grams matters a lot". "It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. It is important to keep weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she could lose that 100 grams quickly, but she would not get another opportunity," she said. Vinesh Phogat, who had qualified for the wrestling final after winning the semifinals, was disqualified at the Paris Olympics event on Wednesday morning for being 150 grams overweight. Her final match was scheduled to take place in the evening.
Actor Hema Malini shared her excitement as she leads in Mathura with 16,3452 votes in the Lok Sabha Election results. The actor is quite positive about the formation of the government.
Shekhar Suman is the latest actor to join Bharatiya Janta Party. Recently, TV star Rupali Ganguly, inspired by PM Narendra Modi's work, joined BJP. Kangana Ranaut didn't just join the ruling party but is also contesting election from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Not just these but there are other actors actively involved in politics, which includes Hema Malini and Kiron Kher.
The BJP candidate from Mathura, Hema Malini, is upbeat about her victory by a big margin in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Get ready for the 2024 Lok Sabha Phase-2. Watch Rahul Gandhi, Hema Malini, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Bhupesh Baghel, and Shashi Tharoor defend their turf in key battleground constituencies.
‘Dream girl’? More like ‘Farm girl’. Time and again, Hema Malini mingles with the general public. All this makes her seem well connected with the public. Before every election, Hema Malini kicks into “campaign mode”.
Actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Hema Malini went to a wheat field in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on Thursday. She was in her constituency to campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice against Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his alleged undignified remarks against BJP MP Hema Malini.