Hema Malini Regrets Delayed Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra: "If Award Came Earlier..."

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News18•02-02-2026, 19:34
Hema Malini Regrets Delayed Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra: "If Award Came Earlier..."
- •Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India.
- •Hema Malini, Dharmendra's wife, expressed pride and joy over the award, calling it a moment of honor for the nation.
- •She also voiced regret, stating that Dharmendra and his fans would have been happier if the award had been received earlier.
- •Dharmendra, known as Bollywood's 'He-Man', passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89.
- •He had a career spanning over six decades with iconic films like 'Sholay Aur Shabnam', 'Phool Aur Patthar', and 'Chupke Chupke'.
Why It Matters: Hema Malini expresses mixed emotions over Dharmendra's posthumous Padma Vibhushan, feeling pride but also regret.
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