7 months ago
Dharmendra Honored with Padma Vibhushan
Dharmendra, a famous Bollywood actor, was given a very important award called the Padma Vibhushan after he passed away.
This award is for all the great work he did in movies.
Many people in the film industry and fans are happy for him.
A director named Anil Sharma, who worked with Dharmendra, said he wishes Dharmendra could have received the award while he was alive to enjoy the honor.
Dharmendra was 89 years old when he died on November 24.
He was in the hospital because he had trouble breathing, but he got better and was sent home.
Later, he passed away.
Dharmendra posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan for contributions to the film industry.
Celebrities and fans congratulate Dharmendra on social media.
Director Anil Sharma expresses his wish that the honor could have come earlier.
Anil Sharma remembers Dharmendra as the He-Man of Bollywood.
Dharmendra's daughter, Esha Deol, and wife, Hema Malini, express their delight and gratitude.
- Who
- Dharmendra
- What
- Awarded Padma Vibhushan
- Where
- India
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- For contributions to the film industry
Celebration and Gratitude
Wishes for Earlier Recognition
Timing of the Award
Celebration and Gratitude
Celebrities and fans are happy and proud of Dharmendra receiving the Padma Vibhushan.
Wishes for Earlier Recognition
Anil Sharma wishes the award had come earlier so Dharmendra could have accepted it himself.
Key facts
- Award
- Padma Vibhushan
- Recipient
- Dharmendra
- Field
- Film Industry
- Honor Type
- Posthumous
- Director
- Anil Sharma
- Date of Death
- November 24
- Age at Death
- 89
- Hospital
- Breach Candy Hospital
Timeline
The nomination process for the 2026 Padma Awards opened, allowing Dharmendra to be nominated before the extended deadline of August 15, 2025.
Dharmendra was nominated for the 2026 Padma Awards before the extended deadline of August 15, 2025.
Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan due to his nomination being accepted and selected for the 2026 Padma Awards.
Bollywood actor Dharmendra posthumously received India's fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.
Quotes
Anil Sharma
Filmmaker and director
“I remember him a lot. I even tweeted yesterday. I wish he had won the award earlier. He would have been very happy. He would have accepted the award. But Dharamji's ek legend hai aur kuch legends aese ho jaate hai jo awards aur titles ke upar ho jaate hai..(Few legends are above awards and titles)...Dharmendra apne aap mein hona ek award hai..”
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“Vo Dadasaheb Phalke Award bhi deserve karte hai and Bharat Ratna also..ye awards unke rehte milte to aur acha hota (It would have been really great if he had received these awards while he was alive.)”
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Sources
Anil Sharma Reacts To Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan Honour: "One Only Wishes This Had Come Earlier"
Pinkie Roshan Celebrates ‘Uncle’ Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan Honour With Emotional Tribute
Apne Director Anil Sharma Remembers Dharmendra On Padma Vibhushan Honour: Joy Would Have Been...
Apne Director Anil Sharma On Dharmendra’s Padma Vibhushan: ‘Wish This Honour Had Come Earlier’
'I wish he had won the award earlier...': Anil Sharma on Dharmendras Padma Vibhushan honour
