Veteran actress Hema Malini received the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her husband Dharmendra from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The honour was conferred posthumously on the late actor, who passed away in November last year. As the actress received the honour, she was seen fighting back tears, while her younger daughter Ahana Deol broke down.

Hema Malini receives Padma Vibhushan on behalf of Dharmendra

The actress had an emotional moment as she received the honour on her husband's behalf. However, given the strict protocols during the Padma Awards ceremony, the actress, who is also a politician, managed to fight back her tears. During the ceremony, Ahana Deol got emotional when her father Dharmendra's name was announced. She was seated with her husband, Vaibhav Vohra, by her side.