Updated On: 23 February, 2026 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dharmendra was remembered at BAFTA 2026 during the emotional Memoriam segment. The Hindi cinema legend was honoured alongside global icons, marking a proud moment. To note, the veteran actor passed away last year after battling prolonged illness

Dharmendra
As the curtains came down on Sunday night at London's Royal Festival Hall, the BAFTA Film Awards delivered drama, history, and a few gasp-worthy moments. From One Battle After Another winning big to several Indian personalities stealing the show with historic moments, the awards night was indeed a memorable affair. However, the Memoriam segment struck an emotional chord at the ceremony as it paid tribute to late actor Dharmendra.
The segment honoured world cinema’s most celebrated names who passed away in 2025. Among several legendary names, late actor Dharmendra was also honoured.