# Hema Malini's Heartbreaking Reason for Skipping Dharmendra's Final Film 'Ikkis' In the wake of Bollywood legend **Dharmendra**'s passing on November 24, 2025, at age 89, his wife **Hema Malini** has shared a raw, emotional update that tugs at every fan's heartstrings.[1][2] Dharmendra's final on-screen appearance in *Ikkis*—where he portrayed a father's pride and pain—has become a poignant reminder of his legacy.[1][2][4] Yet, Hema Malini revealed in a recent interview with The Indian Express that she hasn't watched it yet. "I came to Mathura when it was released. I have to do my work here. Also, I can't see it now, it will be too overwhelming. That's what my daughters are also saying. Maybe I will watch it later **when my wounds start healing**."[1][2][4][6] This confession comes amid rumors of family discord after Dharmendra's death. Speculation arose when Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol held a prayer meet, while Hema Malini organized a Gita Paath at home and later a separate event in Delhi with daughters Esha and Ahana.[1][2][4] Dismissing the gossip, Hema Malini stated firmly, "We are absolutely happy and very close to each other... It is because people want gossip. Why should I answer them? It's my life."[1][2][4] She lamented how some exploit grief for stories, highlighting their ongoing bond—Sunny even updates her on plans like a museum for Dharmendra.[4]
Hema Malini's words remind us of the private pain behind public icons. Dharmendra, the "He-Man of Bollywood," danced through physical pain during *Ikkis*'s qawwali shoot at 3 a.m., insisting, "Why can't I do this?"—a testament to his unbreakable spirit.[5] As Hema heals, her story humanizes loss in an industry often reduced to headlines. What do you think—will Hema Malini watch *Ikkis* soon? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don't forget to **share this post** to honor the Deol family's enduring love!Citations
1.https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/181613-hema-malini-hasnt-watched-dharmendras-last-movie-ikkis-relation-with-deols.html
2.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/hema-malini-breaks-silence-on-her-equation-with-sunny-deol-after-dharmendras-death-23611688
3.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/when-hema-malini-allegedly-asked-dharmendra-to-distance-himself-from-the-27-years-younger-actress-anita-raj-amid-affair-rumours-article-13694008.html
4.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/hema-malini-breaks-silence-on-rift-with-deols-slams-gossip-over-separate-prayer-meets-for-dharmendra-why-should-i-explain-1399853
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/why-cant-i-do-this-when-dharmendra-danced-through-pain-in-ikkis-the-choreographer-recalled-the-midnight-song-shoot/articleshow/126390149.cms
6.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/amp-articles/hema-malini-has-not-watched-late-husband-dharmendra-last-film-ikkis-here-why-73598
7.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/dharmendra-tweets-apology-after-trolling-hema-malini-for-sweeping-parliament-2071303
8.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/amp-articles/hema-malini-on-a-rift-with-the-deols-73596
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