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Dharmendra and Hema Malini Photograph: (Instagram/RJ Anirudh Chawla (screengrab))
Bollywood’s iconic couple Dharmendra and Hema Malini have long symbolised romance that transcended the silver screen. From memorable films to a real-life love story, their journey together remains etched in cinematic history. Among their many collaborations was Aas Paas (1981), remembered fondly for the playful song Dariya Mein Phenk Do Chabi.
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An Unseen Video That Touched Hearts
An unseen video, recorded last year, has now resurfaced and stirred emotions across the internet. In the clip, Dharmendra and Hema Malini are seen joyfully singing Dariya Mein Phenk Do Chabi, reliving the magic of their younger days. The video was shot in July 2025, just four months before Dharmendra passed away in November, making it all the more poignant.
RJ Anirudh Chawla’s Emotional Memory
The heartwarming moment was shared by RJ Anirudh Chawla, who accompanied the video with a deeply emotional note: “Hello hi aay haay Diaries of the DREAM GIRL'S DREAM RUN CONCERT ! TUM JO CHALE GAYE TO HOGI BADI KHARABI.. Kitne sahi alfaz Dharamji ke liye Unforgettable moments with Hema Malini ji and Dharmendra ji , as we sang their superhit song, DARIYA MEIN PHENK DO CHABI , from AAS PAAS together! This emotional musical meeting happened 4 months before Dharamji passed away, when I met him to take his blessings for my Canada Concert tour and Book with Hemaji in July 2025! TAB KYA PATA THA, UNSE AAKHRI MULAQAT HOGI!.” (sic)
In the clip, the couple twinning in purple only adds to its nostalgic charm.
A Concert Filled With Stories and Tribute
Speaking about Hema Malini’s upcoming concert, Chawla also shared: “Hemaji will share beautiful anecdotes of all her blockbuster films with Dharamji, including, SHOLAY, SEETA AUR GEETA, THE BURNING TRAIN, ALIBABA AUR 40 CHOR, RAJA JANI, NAYA ZAMANA. SO SO HONORED TO CO PRODUCE, HOST, WRITE, AND DIRECT A HISTORIC CONCERT TOUR WITH THE DREAM GIRL, HEMA MALINI JI THE DREAM GIRL'S DREAM RUN CONCERT with @dreamgirlhemamalini #hemamalini ! HEMA MALINI KI KAHANI HEMA MALINI KI ZUBAANI WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY DHARMENDRA JI.” (sic)
Fans React With Love and Tears
The video sparked an outpouring of emotions online.
One fan wrote, "Miss u Dharmendra ji.” (sic)
Another wrote, "“Some moments are not content, they are heritage Hema Malini ji & our beloved Dharmendra ji together is always magical. Lovely collab .. thanks a lot @rjanirudhchawla.” (sic)
“Miss you @aapkadharam jii so much,” penned another. (sic)
A Legacy That Lives On
Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at his Mumbai residence due to age-related illness. Though he is no longer with us, moments like these ensure that his legacy, and his love story with Hema Malini, continues to live on.
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