Veteran Actress Hema Malini Celebrates Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan, Calls Him ‘Soul of India’
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- •Hema Malini praised Dharmendra as the "living institution of Indian cinema" and the "soul of India" in an exclusive NDTV interview ahead of his Padma Vibhushan award.
- •Dharmendra, 88, is being conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, announced on January 25, 2024.
- •Malini highlighted Dharmendra’s timeless appeal, citing iconic films like ‘Sholay’ and ‘Chupke Chupke’ as part of India’s collective memory.
- •The award will be presented by the President of India in a later ceremony.
- •Malini, a Padma Shri awardee herself (2000), called the honour a proud moment for their family and Indian cinema lovers.
- •The couple, married for over five decades, is celebrated as Bollywood’s ‘golden couple’.
- •Malini reflected on their enduring partnership, emphasizing Dharmendra’s dedication to his craft and fans.
