Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini is set to receive late husband Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan award at the Padma Awards ceremony in Delhi. The honour, India’s second-highest civilian award, was announced earlier this year in recognition of Dharmendra’s monumental contribution to Indian cinema spanning several decades.

Hema Malini reaches Delhi to receive the award for Dharmendra

According to reports, Hema Malini travelled to Delhi for the ceremony accompanied by daughter Ahana Deol. While Esha Deol could not attend the event, Hema revealed that the entire family was aware of the occasion and emotionally united during the significant moment. Speaking about the honour, she said, “It’s an emotional moment for me. The entire family is happy. Sunny, Bobby, everyone is aware of this and it’s a big moment for all of us.”