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BAFTA In Memoriam Honors Dharmendra, Indian Fans Emotional

Dharmendra passed away on November 24.

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News18•23-02-2026, 09:59

BAFTA In Memoriam Honors Dharmendra, Indian Fans Emotional

•The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) featured an In Memoriam segment honoring global legends, including India’s Dharmendra.
•Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025, was remembered alongside international icons like Diane Keaton and Brigitte Bardot.
•Singer Jessie Ware performed Barbra Streisand’s The Way We Were during the emotional tribute.
•Known as the “He-Man” of Hindi cinema, Dharmendra had a career spanning over six decades, starring in films like Sholay and Seeta Aur Geeta.
•Indian fans expressed pride and emotion on social media, calling it a long-overdue international recognition for the late superstar.

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