Mumbai, Nov 25 (NationPress) Actress and singer Ishitta Arun reminisced about a memorable afternoon spent with Dharmendra and his sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol.

The day was filled with joy, as they engaged in a game of Antakshari, savored delicious parathas, shared hearty laughter, and even enjoyed a lighthearted arm-wrestling contest. Ishitta took to Instagram to share a rare throwback video from 2007, displaying Dharmendra initiating the game of Antakshari. In the clip, the atmosphere was lively, with Bobby initially shy but eventually joining in the fun. Dharmendra sang various songs with great enthusiasm, effortlessly keeping the game lively. He also recited a personal shayari and joined in the playful arm wrestling.

In her post, Ishitta Arun wrote, “One peaceful afternoon in 2007, I had the privilege of meeting the man behind the legend - Dharamji. The music aficionado, the poet, the person. That day was far from quiet; it was brimming with laughter and music, alongside his two sons.

We gathered in the English countryside, enjoying parathas, singing Antakshari (to clarify: he sang all the songs and emerged victorious), listening to his shayari, and even arm-wrestling - where he graciously let me “win” with that familiar sparkle in his eye. What resonated with me was how effortlessly he made everyone feel at home - like you had known him forever. His kindness was subtle yet deeply felt.”

She continued, “People may refer to this as a loss for the industry - and it certainly is - but to me, it feels like a loss for humanity. My thoughts are with his family and the countless individuals who cherished him and were touched by his presence - just as I was on that afternoon. Dua dil meri, har dil se adaa ho jaaye. Mohabbat… faqr-e-mohabbat, mazhab bas pyaar ho jaaye. Dil-e-jahaan se mit jaayen sarhaddon ki kharāshen, Har watan ka har insaan sara jahaan ho jaaye.” (sic)

This nostalgic video was filmed in 2007, amidst the picturesque English countryside during an IIFA Awards shoot.