India, Jan. 5 -- Back in November last year, when veteran superstar Dharmendra was hospitalised at Breach Candy Hospital for respiratory issues, fans prayed for his speedy recovery. They were overjoyed when the He-Man of Bollywood finally returned home, where his treatment continued. But the joy was short-lived because not long after, the news of Dharam Paaji's demise came on November 24. The biggest shock was for the Deol family, who were planning Dharam Paaji's 90th birthday, waiting eagerly for him to recover. In a new interview, Dharmendra's wife and veteran actor Hema Malini has now opened up about losing the love of her life.

In a chat with TOI, remembering Dharmendra, wife Hema Malini shared, "It was a companionship that stood the...