Esha Deol reacts to father Dharmendra’s statement on family ‘not getting due’ in Bollywood
Esha Deol recently opened up about Dharmendra's statement of his family not getting 'due credit' in Bollywood. She also spoke about her equation with him.
- Entertainment News
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Veteran actor Dharmendra earlier opened up about the Deol family's perceived lack of recognition for their contributions to Hindi cinema. He expressed that despite their significant impact, they haven't received their "due credit". He also said that his family chooses to focus on their fans' love and doesn't let the industry's acknowledgement affect them. In a recent interview with Lehren Retro, Esha Deol shared her thoughts on her father's statement.
3 things you need to know
- Esha Deol shared screen space with Dharmendra in Hema Malini's production Tell Me O Kkhuda.
- She said that she got emotional while conveying the dialogues in front of him.
Esha Deol on Dharmendra's 'due credit' statement
Esha Deol said that she respects Dharmendra's viewpoint. She shared that her family is dedicated to their work and doesn't mind if they are getting recognition or not. "If he (Dharmendra) is saying that our family isn't receiving due credit, I respect it. Mila ya nahi mila, we all work very hard and we take our work seriously,” she added.
(File photo of Esha Deol and Dharmendra | Image: Dharmendra/Instagram)
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Esha Deol on her evolving relationship with Dharmendra
Esha Deol also discussed her evolving relationship with her father. She revealed that while Dharmendra used to be strict in the past, they have now built a strong bond that resembles a friendship. She further shared that the change in their dynamic has brought them closer. “Papa used to be strict before, but now we have built a strong bond. It’s more of a friendship," she said.
She also spoke about having the opportunity to share the screen with her father in Hema Malini's production Tell Me O Kkhuda. She described the experience as "sweet and emotional". While she had previously performed alongside her mother, this was her first time acting with her father. Esha revealed that emoting dialogues in front of him was a unique experience, and while she felt emotional, she managed to hide it.