The national favourite Dharmendra, whom we lost in November 2025, has been conferred the prestigious Padma Vibhushan. The much-missed iconic star-actor’s better-half Hema Malini couldn’t be happier. “He deserves it. Ican’tthink of anyone who deserves it more. My only regret is, he should have got it while he was still with us. However, that doesn’t take away from the joy of the recognition.”

Hema Malini on Dharmendra being conferred with Padma Vibhushan, “He should have got it while he was still with us”

Hema ji re-lives Dharam ji’s versatility. “He was so versatile. He could play anything. His comic roles made you laugh. His serious roles likeSatyakamandJeevan Mrityumade you cry.I’vedone many many films with him. My favourites areSharafat, Naya Zamana, Jugnu of courseSholay…. AndChupke Chupke… I am not part of it. But whenever I feel low, I watch it.”

The Dream Girl misses her dream man. “Every minute, every second… I am waiting to meet him again.”

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