Late Bollywood legend Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with the Padma award. Daughter Esha Deol shared an emotional note remembering him, while Hema Malini received the honour on his behalf and Ahana Deol represented the family during the ceremony

Hema Malini will receive Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan award in Delhi. Calling it an emotional family moment, she revealed Sunny and Bobby Deol were fully aware and supportive, while fans celebrated the late actor’s extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema