India, May 26 -- On Monday evening, late actor Dharmendra was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to Indian cinema across a career spanning more than six decades. His wife, politician and actor Hema Malini, accepted the honour on his behalf from President Droupadi Murmu. She later took to social media to reflect on the emotional moment, revealing that she felt Dharmendra's presence while receiving the prestigious award.

On Tuesday, Hema took to X and shared pictures from the ceremony. Along with the photos, she penned an emotional note remembering Dharmendra. She wrote, "A euphoric moment! A moment when I actually felt my husband Dharam ji's warm presence, holding my hand and guiding me to the dais where his Padma Vibh...