Late Bollywood icon Dharmendra was recently bestowed with the prestigious Padma award, evoking deep emotions of pride among his family and fans. His daughter, actress Esha Deol, shared heartfelt sentiments on social media, expressing the family’s profound sense of loss in his absence during the ceremony.
Esha nostalgically recalled her father’s absence, imagining him in a crisp white shirt and blue suit, eagerly receiving the esteemed award. At the ceremony, Dharmendra’s wife, veteran actress Hema Malini, accepted the honor on his behalf from President Dr. Draupadi Murmu, looking elegant in a soft pink saree and diamond jewelry.
The emotional event also witnessed Dharmendra’s youngest daughter, Ahana Deol, representing the entire Deol family. Esha mentioned Ahana’s tears and applause, symbolizing their collective admiration for their father’s cinematic legacy and his irreplaceable presence in their lives.
Dharmendra, a beloved Bollywood star, passed away last year due to age-related health issues, leaving a significant void in the industry and his fans’ hearts. With a career spanning over six decades, he delivered iconic films like ‘Sholay’, ‘Chupke Chupke’, ‘Satyakam’, and ‘Phool Aur Patthar’.
