Hema Malini tears up remembering Dharmendra: 'Don't know how I'll cope'
Veteran actress Hema Malini broke down emotionally on 30 April 2026 while paying tribute to her late husband Dharmendra, the iconic 'He-Man' of Bollywood, saying she does not know how she will manage the rest of her life without him. The heartfelt moment came during the inauguration of 'LENS & LEGACY: BOLLYWOOD IN FOCUS', an exhibition jointly presented by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai and the Ministry of Culture.
A Tribute Turned Personal
Speaking at the event, Hema Malini described the exhibition not merely as a recognition of Dharmendra's cinematic contributions, but as a window into his journey of passion and dedication. She quoted him directly, recalling how he would often say,
