Hema Malini Receives Padma Vibhushan on Behalf of Late Husband Dharmendra
Hema Malini feels Dharmendra's presence receiving his Padma Vibhushan
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Hema Malini, actor and BJP MP, received the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, Dharmendra, during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She expressed her emotional connection to the award, feeling Dharmendra's presence and reflecting on their shared memories.
- 01Hema Malini received the Padma Vibhushan from President Droupadi Murmu on behalf of her late husband, Dharmendra.
- 02She described the moment as euphoric, feeling her husband's presence while accepting the award.
- 03Dharmendra was honored posthumously for his distinguished service to the arts, recognized as Hindi cinema's original 'He-Man'.
- 04Malini expressed gratitude for the recognition of Dharmendra's contributions to the film industry, which she felt was long overdue.
- 05Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving behind a significant legacy in Indian cinema.
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During a heartfelt ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Hema Malini, a prominent actor and BJP MP, accepted the Padma Vibhushan award on behalf of her late husband, Dharmendra, who was honored posthumously for his contributions to Indian cinema. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, and Malini described the experience as 'an euphoric moment', feeling her husband's presence guiding her. Reflecting on their life together, she shared memories of their time as co-stars and partners, highlighting Dharmendra's qualities as a loving husband and father. She accepted the award with humility, representing their family and his millions of fans, and expressed gratitude for the recognition of his legacy, which she believed was long overdue. Dharmendra, known as the original 'He-Man' of Hindi cinema, passed away on November 24, 2025, at 89, leaving a rich legacy of iconic films.
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The recognition of Dharmendra's contributions to Indian cinema through the Padma Vibhushan honors his legacy and impacts his family and fans.
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