📌 Key Points
- Dharmendra’s omission from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment sparked social media backlash.
- Hema Malini acknowledges fans’ disappointment over Dharmendra’s Oscars snub.
- Hema Malini states that the Oscars ‘should have mentioned’ Dharmendra’s name.
- Dharmendra, a cinema icon with a five-decade career, recently starred in ‘Ikkis’.
The exclusion of legendary actor Dharmendra from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment has drawn criticism. Hema Malini, Dharmendra’s wife, expressed that the Oscars ‘should have mentioned’ him while acknowledging the immense love and respect he receives from fans.
Fans React to Dharmendra’s Oscars Omission
The Academy Awards missing out on legendary Indian actor, late Dharmendra ‘s mention in the In Memoriam section has not gone down well with his fans. Social media, since Monday morning, has been reacting strongly to the miss on the televised ceremony. His name, along with other Indian greats like late actor Manoj Kumar was added on the website, but it seems it all happened too little too late.
Hema Malini Responds to Oscars Controversy
When HT City reaches out to actor-politician Hema Malini , Dharmendra’s wife, she reassures his fans in turn, “Personally Dharam ji never bothered about all this! The love from his fans was above everything. I thank everyone fore their concern, and for remembering him with such affection even now. The love and respect people have for Dharmendra means a great deal to us.”
Dharmendra: A Legendary Career Remembered
But she mentions in the same breath, “Oscars should have mentioned Dharam ji’s name certainly.” With a career spanning five decades, Dharmendra was after all one of the biggest stars Indian cinema had ever seen. With multiple hits under his belt, he continued working till a late age. His last release was Ikkis on January 1 this year itself.
While Dharmendra himself may not have been concerned, Hema Malini’s remarks underscore the importance of recognizing Indian cinema legends on global platforms like the Oscars. The fans’ disappointment highlights his enduring legacy.
