Indian cinema legend Dharmendra has been honored at the 2026 BAFTA Memoriam Awards, a moving tribute to his illustrious career. He was the only Indian actor to appear alongside the Hollywood greats. The article also highlights Manipur film ‘Boong’ winning the Best Children’s and Family Film award, marking a significant moment for Indian cinema at the prestigious awards ceremony. Read on to know more in detail.
Legendary actor of Indian cinema, Dharmendra, was featured in the Memoriam section of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards 2026. The screen icon appeared alongside Hollywood stars like Val Kilmer and
Robert Duvall
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Dharmendra features in the Memoriam section of BAFTA 2026
Dharmendra died at the age of 89 in November 2025 and was the only Indian actor to become part of BAFTA’s Memoriam section.
Who all featured in the Memoriam section at BAFTA 2026?
Apart from Hindi cinema legend Dharmendra, names like Rob Reiner, Robert Duvall, Tom Stoppard, Brigitte Bardot, Udo Kier, Diane Ladd and Val Kilmer featured in the Memoriam section at BAFTA 2026. The ‘Sholay’ actor was the only Indian actor on the list.
More about Dharmendra’s death
After receiving treatment at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for over a week, Dharmendra was brought to his residence in Juhu for further treatment.
He was reportedly placed on a ventilator. The actor died on November 24, 2025. His funeral was held in Mumbai.
More about Dharmendra
The actor has worked in more than 300 films during his career, which has spanned more than six decades. His famous films include ‘Sholay’, ‘Dharam Veer’, ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’, ‘Mera Gaon Mera Desh’, ‘Phool Aur Patthar’ and more.The actor was last seen in ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.
His performance in Karan Johar’s 2023 romantic film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani’ received a lot of appreciation and love from the audience. Dharmendra’s last stint as an actor was in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, which was released posthumously.
India at BAFTA
Hailing from Manipur, Hindi film ‘Boong’ bagged the Best Children and Family Film award at BAFTA 2026. The film was backed by Farhan Akhtar. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the film was in the running to win the award against ‘Arco’, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Zootropolis 2’.
