In a touching tribute to his late father, veteran actor Dharmendra, Sunny Deol recently shared a behind-the-scenes video from the sets of Dharmendra's final film, Ikkis. The video captures Dharmendra on his last day of shooting, expressing gratitude and humility, leaving a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike. Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.
The shared video offers a glimpse into Dharmendra's final moments on set, revealing his heartfelt appreciation for the cast and crew of Ikkis. In the clip, Dharmendra expresses his happiness working with Maddock Films and director Sriram Raghavan, adding that he believes people in both India and Pakistan should watch the film. He is also seen cutting a cake with actor Jaideep Ahlawat and director Sriram Raghavan to mark the final day of shooting. With a smile, he says he is a "bit sad" that it was the last day of shooting. He concludes with a deeply moving message, "I love you all. Kuch kahi koi galti ho gayi ho toh uske liye kshama karna," which translates to "If I have made any mistakes, please forgive me".
Sunny Deol captioned the video with a heartfelt message, describing his father's "smile that lit up the darkness" and his "generosity without limits". He expressed that his love for his father is deeply rooted in his heart and encouraged fans to celebrate Dharmendra's legacy by watching Ikkis in theaters. Bobby Deol, Dharmendra's younger son, also reacted to the video with heart emojis, and fans flooded social media with emotional tributes.
Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is a war biopic based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The film stars Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, and Simar Bhatia. Ikkis will be released on January 1, 2026. The film is now seen as an emotional farewell to one of Hindi cinema's most cherished icons.
Dharmendra's passing marked the end of a remarkable career spanning over six decades. Despite his age, he remained dedicated to his craft, appearing in recent films such as Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. The behind-the-scenes video from Ikkis serves as a tribute to his warmth, dignity, and humility, both on and off-screen.
