Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with a prestigious Padma award in Delhi on May 25, 2026. The emotional ceremony became even more special as his wife Hema Malini accepted the honour on his behalf, while daughter Esha Deol shared a heartfelt tribute remembering her late father.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the Padma Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and several other dignitaries.
