India, July 21 -- Months after legendary actor Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, his wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, has opened up about the family's grief. Recalling the emotional ceremony where she accepted the award on his behalf, Hema revealed that daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol are still struggling to come to terms with their father's passing.

Recalling the emotional moment when she accepted Dharmendra's award, Hema revealed that she could feel his presence and said, "I could see my daughter Ahana was crying like anything. Because he has given so much love to the family, and my daughters are mad about him. I have five grandchildren today, and each of them is so fond of him. I am really fortunate ...