Hema Malini To Receive Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan Award Posthumously; Says, “Its A Big Moment For All Of Us”

Hema Malini is in Delhi to receive the posthumous Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, for his vast, decades-long contribution to Indian cinema, conferred on her late husband, Dharmendra. President Droupadi Murmu will formally present the first set of honours today.

Hema Malini To Receive Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan Award Posthumously

The award was conferred on him, as announced in January this year, after the actor passed away in November 2025. Speaking to HT City from Delhi, Malini says, “It’s an emotional moment for me. Ahana is with me. Esha wanted to come but could not make it here. The entire family is happy. Sunny, Bobby, everyone is aware of this, and it’s a big moment for all of us.”

Just weeks before his 90th birthday, the He-Man of the Hindi film industry left for his heavenly abode at the age of 89. The news of his passing left a void in many hearts. Paying tribute to the actor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted: “The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. He was an iconic film personality, a phenomenal actor who brought charm and depth to every role he played. The manner in which he played diverse roles struck a chord with countless people. Dharmendra Ji was equally admired for his simplicity, humility and warmth. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable fans. Om Shanti.”

Dharmendra’s Passing At 89

Dharmendra passed away on November 24 last year at his residence in Mumbai. He was 89 years old. Earlier in the month, he was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after a health scare and was recovering at home. He was cremated in Mumbai on November 25. His final film, Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, was released in theatres on January 1. Critics and audiences alike praised his performance. This year, Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

Dharmendra is survived by his two wives. He married Prakash Kaur in 1954 and had four children with her, including Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. In 1980, he married Hema Malini, with whom he had two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.

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