### A Father's Tearful Farewell: Esha Deol Shares Heart-Wrenching BTS from Dharmendra's Last Day on *Ikkis* Imagine wrapping up a lifetime of iconic roles, only to share one final, vulnerable moment with the world—captured forever by your daughter. That's the emotional reality Esha Deol gifted fans when she posted a rare behind-the-scenes video from her late father Dharmendra's final day on the set of *Ikkis*, his last film appearance as Agastya Nanda's on-screen father.[1][3] In the touching clip, the 89-year-old legend, who passed away on November 24, 2025, at his Mumbai home, opens up with raw honesty: "Ikis pe kaam khatam ho gaya... main thoda sa happily sad hoon aaj." His voice trembles with a mix of pride and sorrow, reflecting on the shoot's end just before his untimely death. Esha captioned it poignantly, revealing Dharmendra's plea for forgiveness from the team, underscoring the deep bonds formed during production of this Sriram Raghavan war drama, set for release on December 25.[1][3][4] This isn't the first time Esha has stirred hearts with memories of her "papa." Just weeks ago, a 2012 viral video resurfaced showing Dharmendra breaking down in tears during Esha's vidaai ceremony after her wedding to Bharat Takhtani. Clutching her tightly, the usually stoic actor couldn't hold back, with Hema Malini watching their unbreakable father-daughter bond unfold.[1] Esha's recent Instagram tribute amplified the emotion—a montage of Dharmendra's film clips set to "Gar Tum Bhula Na Doge," where she vowed, "I promise to continue your legacy with pride & respect," tucking his "magical precious memories" deep in her heart.[2] Dharmendra's legacy shines through these glimpses: the warmth, strength, and unconditional love that defined him, from blockbuster hits to intimate family moments. Sunny Deol, too, got emotional watching his powerful *Ikkis* appearance, calling it a testament to undying family love.[3] As *Ikkis* approaches, this BTS feels like a final poem from the He-Man himself—a heartfelt nod to his roots and fans worldwide.[4]
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/viral-video-when-an-emotional-dharmendra-broke-down-in-tears-at-daughter-esha-deols-vidaai-9726457
2.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/esha-deol-pays-emotional-tribute-to-her-dad-dharmendra-with-rare-video-montage-watch-article-13721866.html
3.https://ground.news/article/sunny-deol-expresses-undying-love-for-father-dharmendra-after-watching-his-powerful-appearance-in-ikkis
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xc4p2hKGRA
5.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F7QpxiJ8yYQ
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