Esha Shares Tribute While Hema Malini Accepts Dharmender’s Padma

Veteran actor Dharmendra was honoured after his demise with Padma Vibhushan on May 25, 2026. The ceremony was attended by his daughter Ahana Deol and his wife Hema Malini who received the award by Draupadi Murmu. The award recognized his national contribution to Indian cinema as one of the remarkable actors.

 The moment reflected family’s pride and deep connection with Dharmender as Ahana was seen emotional while witnessing her father being honoured. This marked the memorable moment for both Hema Malini and Ahana, fans also praised the heartfelt tribute shared publicly by the family.

Esha Deol on this later wrote a emotional note on her social media while admitting how deeply the family wished Dharmendra to himself receive the award. She further described how he would have dressed in his classic white shirt and blue suit while being honoured. She also thanked Hema and Ahana for representing the family on an important occasion.

Moreover, the award celebrated Dharmender’s long contribution to Indian cinema with iconic performances across films. This also highlights his decades-long influence on generations of actors and audiences as well as the family tribute further makes the moment even more memorable. The moment is widely appreciated and is perceived as both the cinematic excellence and family legacy.