Esha Deol has taken to social media to share a behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming film Ikkis, which features her late superstar father Dharmendra in what is being described as his final on-screen appearance. The video has struck an emotional chord with fans, capturing Dharmendra in a rare, heartfelt moment on the last day of the film’s shoot.
Dharmendra asks for forgiveness
In the clip, Dharmendra is seen addressing the team with humility and warmth as he says, “I’m a bit happily sad today, the last day of shooting. I love you all; if I made any mistake, please forgive me.” He also urges audiences from both India and Pakistan to watch Ikkis, reflecting his long-held belief in cinema’s power to connect across borders.Expressing his gratitude for being part of the project, the veteran actor adds, “I’m extremely happy to be in the Mandav films. The team, the captain, Shriram ji. It was done in a very nice way,” referring to director Sriram Raghavan and the production team.
Esha Deol’s heartfelt message for her father
Sharing the video, Esha Deol penned a simple yet emotional note, writing, “He is the best. Love you, Papa.” Earlier in the day, Dharmendra’s elder son Sunny Deol had also shared the same video on his social media. Calling Ikkis a blessing, he wrote, “A smile that lit up the darkness. Generosity without limits. Love for my papa is deeply rooted in our hearts. He has blessed us with his final film, Ikkis. Let’s celebrate him in movie halls this New Year.”Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis is based on the life of Arun Khetarpal, one of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardees, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak war at the age of 21. The film stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role and also marks the debut of Akshay Kumar’s niece, Simar Bhatia. Ikkis is slated to hit theatres on January 1, 2026.
