Dharamendra honoured with Padma Vibhushan; Hema Malini emotional, Ahana Deol breaks down at awards

The Padma Awards 2026 turned into an emotional tribute to Bollywood legend Dharamendra as Hema Malini accepted his posthumous Padma Vibhushan at Rashtrapati Bhavan. From Hema’s heartfelt note about feeling Dharam ji’s presence beside her to Ahana Deol breaking down in tears and Esha Deol’s moving tribute, the ceremony became a powerful reminder of the superstar’s timeless legacy. With memories of his iconic films and final release Ikkis, fans across the country were left emotional watching the nation honour one of Hindi cinema’s greatest legends.