Esha Deol's Heartfelt Tribute to Father Dharmendra; Hema Malini Talks About 'Nice Boys' Sunny, Bobby Deol

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Bollywood actor Esha Deol marked the start of 2026 in Dubai with a poignant tribute to her late father, Dharmendra, who passed away at 89 in November 2025. In an Instagram post, Esha remembered her father with a sweet gesture, pointing to the sky and writing 'Love u Papa' with the Burj Khalifa in the background. Her half-brother Bobby Deol showered her with love in the comments. As the siblings' heartwarming exchange caught the attention of netizens, a throwback clip from 1999 resurfaced. In an episode of Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, Esha, then a non-actor, spoke about her bond with step-brothers Sunny and Bobby Deol. Esha mentioned that she and her sister Ahana Deol are closer to Sunny, often meeting him while abroad. However, she also expressed her affection for Bobby. Their mother, Hema Malini, praised the brothers during the conversation, describing them as 'very nice boys.' She also noted that Sunny bears a striking resemblance to their father, Dharmendra, in terms of behavior and mannerisms. Ahana revealed that Bobby got her a walkman, and Esha shared that Sunny often gifts her her favorite Nike shoes. As the Deol family rings in the new year, they are wished peace and happiness.