Updated On: 26 January, 2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Late actor Dharmendra has been posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award. Hema Malini expressed pride and gratitude, calling it recognition of his immense contribution to cinema

Dharmendra and Hema Malini
Late legendary actor Dharmendra has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan honour. The government, on Sunday, announced a list of 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. After the announcement was made, actress and BJP MP Hema Malini reacted to the honour.
The veteran actress expressed her gratitude to the Government of India for conferring the Padma Vibhushan award, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, to her late husband, Dharmendra.