Esha Deol Teaches Us a Lesson in Family and Filial Pride
Actress Esha Deol emotionally narrates the acceptance of Padma Vibhushan by Hema Malini for her late father Dharmendra's heroic contributions to Bollywood. The family's deep emotional connection and legacy are highlighted through personal anecdotes.
Highlights
- •Dharmendra posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan
- •Esha Deol shares touching social media posts about the ceremony
- •Family represents the late actor, teaching lessons in pride and love
- •Dharmendra's extensive career with over 300 film appearances
In a touching tribute, actress Esha Deol expressed deep emotion while witnessing the posthumous Padma Vibhushan award being handed to her father, legendary Bollywood star Dharmendra. The accolade, awarded for his extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema and arts, was accepted by Hema Malini, his wife, at a ceremony in New Delhi on Monday.
Emotional Moments Shown through Pictures and Videos
Esha shared poignant pictures and videos of her mother, Hema Malini, accepting the award for Dharmendra. She captured heartfelt scenes in an Instagram story, reflecting on the impact he left on their family.
"A moment of pride, A moment of emotion," Esha wrote. "How we so deeply wished he was present today, dressed in a crisp white shirt and blue suit, looking as handsome as always, with the excitement of a young boy going to receive the prestigious award."
Esha also highlighted her daughter Ahana's role, as she represented their father at the ceremony. "Yesterday, my mother represented our family and received the award. And the youngest of us, Ahana, represented all six of us, his children, & shed tears & clapped in honour of our father, a man who we love, who we cherish, who we miss & who we proudly call our papa . Forever in our hearts," she added.
Dharmendra passed away in November 2025 at the age of 89. He has featured in over 300 films during his illustrious career, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
