Archive · 28 Jan 2026
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
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- 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.
- 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
Sources
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