Hema Malini Receives Padma Vibhushan on Behalf of Late Husband Dharmendra

Dharmendra Honored Posthumously

On May 25, the late actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award. His wife, Hema Malini, accepted the accolade on his behalf. Following the ceremony, she took to social media to share her heartfelt emotions regarding this significant occasion.

'Feeling Dharmendra's Spirit'
Hema Malini shared a series of photos on Instagram, expressing her joy and pride in the caption. She mentioned, "This was a moment of immense joy and pride for me. I felt as though Dharam Ji himself was present right there, holding my hand and guiding me toward the stage."

'Emotional Reflections'
Hema continued, "As the President honored the distinguished personalities, I sat there as Dharam's representative. Memories of our years together, from co-starring in films to becoming his wife, flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but shed tears." She fondly remembered Dharmendra as a loving husband, a wonderful father, a grandfather, and a true mentor, stating, "Everyone who knew him loved him dearly."

'Gratitude to Supporters'
Hema Malini expressed her gratitude for this honor, stating that she accepted it on behalf of her family and Dharmendra's countless fans and supporters. She thanked God and vowed to cherish Dharmendra's memories for the rest of her life. Earlier, her daughter, Esha Deol, also shared a heartfelt tribute to her father, Dharmendra.