Reacting to the homage, veteran actor-politician Hema Malini expressed immense pride on social media, sharing her admiration for Dharmendra's work and the global acknowledgement of his cinematic journey.
Ware, during the 'In Memoriam' segment of the BAFTA 2026, delivered an emotional version of Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were', marking a sombre moment in which those who passed away last year were commemorated.