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flag Veteran actress Hema Malini mourned her late husband Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, awarded in 2026 for his six-decade film legacy.

flag Veteran actress Hema Malini expressed emotional pride and regret upon learning her late husband, iconic Indian actor Dharmendra, had been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor, in the 2026 Padma Awards. flag Announced on Republic Day, the award recognizes Dharmendra’s six-decade legacy in Hindi cinema, marked by classics like Sholay and Anupama. flag Malini said the honor, though long overdue, brought joy to the family and nation, but lamented it came after his death in November 2025 at age 89. flag She noted the recognition would have meant more had it arrived earlier. flag The award was part of a national tribute following a December 2025 prayer meeting in Delhi attended by top political and film figures.

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