Dharmendra’s heartfelt poem in Ikkis, recited in his own voice, touches fans’ hearts

Legendary actor Dharmendra has once again showcased his timeless charm and emotional depth with a handwritten poem featured in his upcoming film, Ikkis. Maddock Films, the production house behind Ikkis, shared the poem on their social media channels on Friday morning, accompanied by a video from the film. “Dharam Ji was a true son of the soil, and his words reflect the very essence of it. This poem is a heartfelt tribute — a timeless verse gifted from one legend to the world. We thank him for sharing it with us,” the caption read.

The video shows Dharmendra’s character returning to his village in Punjab and going back to his hometown and old house, meeting old friends, and recalling fond memories. The poem, titled Aj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa” (“Even now, I long to return to my village”), reflects the actor’s deep longing for his roots and the simplicity of village life. With Dharmendra’s distinct voice bringing the verses to life, fans were instantly moved, flooding social media with heartfelt reactions.

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Ikkis will serve as Dharmendra’s final film, capping a remarkable career that spanned over six decades. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the war drama is a biopic of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The film stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role, with Jaideep Ahlawat, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev in supporting roles. Ikkis is scheduled to release in theaters on 25 December.

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The veteran actor passed away on 24 November at the age of 89. He had been struggling with health issues for some time and was briefly hospitalized earlier in the month.