Veteran Bollywood actors Hema Malini and Dharmendra celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary today (May 2). Known for their iconic roles in Hindi cinema, the couple remains a symbol of enduring love. Their daughter, Esha Deol, took to Instagram to celebrate this special occasion, sharing a heartwarming photo of her parents together. In the picture, Hema Malini is seen in a floral shirt, lovingly resting her head on Dharmendra’s shoulder, who is dressed in a green shirt. Both are smiling, looking very content in their home. Esha captioned the photo, "Happy anniversary to my papa & mamma. I adore you, I love you and I just want to hug you."
Dharmendra and Hema Malini have a love story that many admire. They first met on the set of the film 'Tum Haseen Main Jawan' in 1970, where they played the lead roles. Despite Dharmendra being married at the time, their love grew stronger over the years.
They eventually got married in 1980. Dharmendra has two sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol, from his first marriage to Prakash Kaur. With Hema, he has two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
Aside from their film careers, both Dharmendra and Hema Malini have remained active in other fields.
Dharmendra was recently seen in the film 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. He is also set to appear in Sriram Raghavan's upcoming movie 'Ikkis.' Meanwhile, Hema Malini has been involved in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Mathura since 2014. She is currently campaigning for re-election against Congress candidate Mukesh Dhangar.
During the campaign, Esha and her sister Ahana have been actively supporting their mother. Esha, speaking with the news agency ANI, praised the development and preservation efforts in Mathura and Vrindavan. She remarked, “There's so much to say about Mathura, I'm coming here after some time, and there's been so much development. It feels so good here. And the special thing is that along with development, you all have taken care of Vrindavan's alleys, its heritage, you've preserved it well."
The couple's anniversary and ongoing engagements highlight their significant contributions to Indian cinema and public life. As they celebrate another year of marriage, their story continues to inspire many, symbolizing a blend of love, family, and dedication both on-screen and off.
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