Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has spoken candidly about the heartbreaking loss of her husband, legendary actor Dharmendra, whose demise on November 24, 2025, left the Indian film industry and millions of fans mourning. In a recent interview with The Times of India, Malini described the period as an "inconsolable shock" and shared how difficult it was for the family to come to terms with his passing. Recalling the days leading up to his death, Hema Malini said the family remained hopeful that Dharmendra would recover once again, just as he had done multiple times in the past.