Bollywood actor Esha Deol recently opened up about her family’s food habits, but what caught attention was her heartwarming revelation about her father Dharmendra’s gesture towards her mother Hema Malini.
In a candid chat with ETimes, Esha said that while Dharmendra enjoys non-vegetarian food, he gives it up completely when he is around Hema, respecting her lifelong vegetarian lifestyle.
Esha explained that when Dharmendra is at home or traveling with Hema, he sticks to a vegetarian diet. She added, “My dad really respects my mum’s choices, so whenever he is with her, he is a vegetarian. When we travel somewhere, we see him eat some non-veg dish. And when he does that, he goes to another room to have it, as mum can’t handle the smell.” She recalled watching these small yet affectionate gestures during outdoor shoots as well, describing them as “cute moments” that reflect their bond.
The love story of Dharmendra and Hema Malini began in the 1970s when they starred in classics like Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, and Dream Girl. Despite facing challenges due to Dharmendra’s first marriage to Prakash Kaur, their relationship endured and the couple tied the knot in 1980. Today, their marriage remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic love stories, admired as much for its resilience as for the tender gestures that continue to define it.