Dharmendra was honoured for his exceptional service to the arts, a career that stretched over six decades and included more than 300 films. Widely known as the He-Man of Hindi cinema, he won millions of hearts with his versatility on screen. His films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, and Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke remain timeless classics loved by generations. The Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award.
