Nikitin Dheer Recalls Dharmendra's Phone Call From ICU After His Dad, Pankaj's Death, 'Got Only...'

Dharmendra’s demise at the age of 89 has left his family, friends and fans heartbroken. For the unversed, the veteran actor passed away on November 24, 2025. His contribution to Hindi cinema is unparalleled. He had developed a huge fanbase by entertaining the audience for more than six decades. While the world has been paying tributes to the late legendary actor, it was Pankaj Dheer’s son, Nikitin Dheer’s post, that was heartwrenching.

Nikitin Dheer opens up about the close bond that he and his family used to share with Dharmendra

On November 24, 2025, Nikitin Dheer took to his Instagram handle and shared a lengthy note reminiscing about the precious moments he shared with Dharmendra. He opened up about the close bond, he and his family used to share with the veteran actor. He recalled a past conversation with his dad, Pankaj Dheer, who passed away on October 15, 2025. He wrote:

"My Dad & I used to often discuss who is the most successful hero of all time in our film industry, he would say Dharam uncle, without batting an eyelid.. He used to always add, the most manly, the most handsome, the most humble and the man with a golden heart..an absolute original.. Dharam uncle."

Nikitin Dheer recalls an emotional phone call from Dharmendra made from the ICU after his dad, Pankaj Dheer passed away

Dharmendra was not keeping well and was also admitted to Mumbai Breach Candy Hospital. Nikitin recalled a heartfelt phone call from Dharmendra made from the ICU, after his dad, Pankaj Dheer. He then called Dharmendra’s death a 'personal loss'. He recalled his childhood moments spent with the late actor. He thanked the Sholay actor for his invaluable contribution to cinema. He wrote:

"When my Dad passed, Dharam uncle called my Mom from the ICU and expressed his love and condolences and told Mom that he would be back home soon, not to worry.. His loss feels deeply personal. We grew up in his arms..got only love and blessings from him. Always saw him with that smile that lit up the room..hand always raised to bless us. Thank you for the invaluable contribution to cinema. Thank you for filling our childhood with joy. Thank you for showing us what a man can and should be."

Nikitin Dheer offers condolences to the Deol family

Nikitin concluded the note by offering condolences to the Deol family. Dharmendra is survived by two wives and six children. Nikitin highlighted that no one can fill the space of Dharmendra. He wrote:

"No one can fill the space you have left. There shall never be another DHARMENDRA.. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Utmost love and respect always. Aum Shanti."

Dharmendra passed away just a few weeks before his 90th birthday

On November 11, 2025, multiple reports claimed that Dharmendra had passed away. But soon his family, including Esha Deol, Hema Malini and Sunny Deol slammed the media for spreading the false death news. Later, when Dharmendra was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, the Deol family issued an official statement, sharing an update on his health. The note can be read as:

"Mr. Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you."

However, on November 24, 2025, Dharmendra took his last breath. His final rites were performed at Mumbai’s Pawan Hans crematorium. Many celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, had come to pay their respects to the late actor. Visibly heartbroken, Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol were also present.

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