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Esha Deol Reflects on Evolving Bond with Dharmendra

11/27/2025

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Esha Deol describes her relationship with Dharmendra as evolving from a strict father-daughter dynamic in childhood to a close friendship.
She recalls Tell Me O Kkhuda as her first acting experience with Dharmendra.
She notes feeling nervous acting alongside him and maintains a composed exterior.
The film features an ensemble cast including Hema Malini and Salman Khan.

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Story summary

Esha Deol describes her relationship with Dharmendra as evolving from a strict father-daughter dynamic in childhood to a close friendship.
She recalls Tell Me O Kkhuda as her first acting experience with Dharmendra.
She notes feeling nervous acting alongside him and maintains a composed exterior.
The film features an ensemble cast including Hema Malini and Salman Khan.