Veteran actor Dharmendra will be honoured with a Padma Bhushan award and his wife former Bollywood actress Hema Malini is very happy for him.
While talking to reporters, Hema said, “I am obviously very happy that Dharamji is getting the Padma Bhushan. It was long due and I am glad that the government of India is conferring the title to him.”
She added, “He has worked with the best of actors, directors and technicians in his career. I doubt any other actor can boast of such extensive and successful career in Bollywood. Dharamji is very shy so he doesn’t speak much about himself.”
Hema Malini got married to Dharmendra in 1980 and they have two daughters – Esha and Ahana.
The actress said, “I keep telling him that he must act in more films. I feel happy when his work gets appreciated. Such kind of national honour is always appreciated.”
Though Dharmendra has acted in many Bollywood films but the actor is known for his films such as “Satyakam”, “Bandini”, “Chupke Chupke”, “Sholay” and “Seeta Aur Geeta”.
Dharmendra will get this prestigious award along with former actress Shabana Azmi and filmmaker Mira Nair.
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