When Dharmendra reserved entire hospital to ensure privacy for Hema Malini during daughters’ birth

Dharmendra’s love story with Hema Malini has always been one of Bollywood’s most talked-about chapters.

As the nation continues to mourn the loss of Bollywood legend Dharmendra, fond memories of his remarkable life — as an actor, husband, and father — continue to surface. His passing at 89 left fans and industry colleagues heartbroken, but it also brought renewed attention to the deep relationships he nurtured throughout his life.

Dharmendra’s love story with Hema Malini has always been one of Bollywood’s most talked-about chapters. Their relationship faced constant public scrutiny, largely because the actor was already married to Prakash Kaur and was a father to four children — Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, and Ajeita Deol.

Yet, despite the external pressure and complexity of their personal lives, Dharmendra and Hema built a bond that stayed steady and resilient for decades. Even though he never left his first family, he also ensured he was consistently present for Hema and their daughters, Esha and Ahana.

Hema Malini once shared a touching insight into Dharmendra’s protective nature during her appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show. She recalled how he ensured complete privacy at the hospital when she gave birth to their daughters, going to great lengths to keep her safe and comfortable. “Yes, it’s true,” Hema said on the show. “During the birth of Esha and Ahana, Dharam ji booked the whole hospital so that I wouldn’t be disturbed.”

Adding more to the story, Hema’s close friend Neetu Kohli had revealed on the show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai that Dharmendra quietly reserved all 100 rooms of the nursing home during Esha Deol’s birth. His intention was simple but heartfelt — to provide Hema complete peace and security, while keeping the news of her pregnancy entirely private.

On Kapil's show, Hema also talked candidly about the beginning of her relationship with Dharmendra. Their love story really started with the 1970 movie Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, which was their first significant collaboration. She laughed as she recalled how their demanding work schedules occasionally caused her to nod off in the middle of their lengthy phone calls during their courtship.

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For years, Dharmendra and Hema kept their marriage under wraps, especially because his first family was already in the spotlight. Dharmendra remained devoted to all his children, and over time, both families found a warm, respectful harmony. Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha, and Ahana have spoken on several occasions about the strong bond they now share — a testament to Dharmendra’s ability to hold his loved ones together.

In remembering Dharmendra, fans aren’t just celebrating a cinematic icon but also a man who lived his personal life with sincerity, responsibility, and immense love for his families.