The late legendary actor Dharmendra, who handed away in November 2025, was honored on the 79th BAFTA Awards Memorial Ceremony held in London final Sunday. In a heartfelt tribute, the British Academy acknowledged his immense contribution to cinema, making him the one Indian actor to be included on this yr’s posthumous memorial section. The tribute positioned Dharmendra amongst international cinematic icons comparable to Val Kilmer, Robert Duvall, Rob Reiner, Tom Stoppard, Brigitte Bardot, Udo Kier, and Diane Ladd, a testomony to his worldwide recognition and enduring legacy.
Dharmendra Honored At BAFTA
Chatting with one of many media homes, Dharmendra’s spouse and veteran actress Hema Malini shared her feelings in regards to the prestigious honor. “It was a phenomenal second, and he deserved it. It’s an enormous honor not just for us however for the complete nation. No different Indian artist has obtained this honor this yr. He had followers not solely throughout the nation however internationally. He was extremely inspiring not solely as an actor but in addition as a human being. There shall be nobody like him,” she stated.
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Her phrases replicate the pleasure felt not simply by the household, however by hundreds of thousands of admirers throughout India and overseas. Recalling their decades-long journey collectively, Hema Malini expressed a deep sense of loss and nostalgia. She revealed that she wished they might have shared the display screen one closing time. “No matter we did up to now now stays as recollections for the viewers. I’m glad I spent greater than half of my life with him, each as a co-star and as a life companion. It’s inconceivable to simply accept that he’s gone. I give it some thought and tears come to my eyes, however now we have to beat this grief, and I’m a robust individual,” she shared.
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Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen bond made them certainly one of Bollywood’s most iconic {couples}, abandoning a cinematic legacy that continues to encourage generations. Amid hypothesis relating to tensions inside Dharmendra’s prolonged household, Hema Malini dismissed any negativity. Dharmendra is survived by his first spouse Prakash Kaur, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, daughters Vijeta and Ajeta, in addition to daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol with Hema.
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“There’s no negativity. Papa is there, so we’ll do every part for Papa, whether or not it’s Esha, Ahana, Sunny, or Bobby. All of them beloved Dharamji very a lot. They love one another very a lot,” she clarified. Her assertion places to relaxation rumors and emphasizes unity inside the household throughout this emotional interval. Whereas mourning the lack of her husband, Hema Malini stays lively in her creative pursuits. She revealed that she is at present busy with dance reveals however stays open to significant movie roles.