Veteran Actor Dharmendra Conferred Padma Vibhushan Posthumously; Hema Malini Accepts Award on His Behalf

मुख्य बातें
- •Veteran actor Dharmendra conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously for his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.
- •Wife Hema Malini accepts award on his behalf, appearing visibly emotional.
- •Dharmendra's legacy in the Indian film industry spans over six decades, with over 300 films to his credit.
- •Other notable Padma Awards recipients include Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, and Piyush Pandey (posthumous).
- •Padma Awards recognise the contributions made by civilians in various fields, including art, social work, and science.
In a heartwarming moment, veteran actress Hema Malini accepted the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award on behalf of her late husband, Dharmendra, at an event held at the Ganatantra Mandap in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on Monday, May 25. The Padma Awards 2026 ceremony was attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to the winners, marking the first civil investiture ceremony of 2026.

