BAFTA Honors Dharmendra in In Memoriam Segment at 79th Edition

The 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) paid a heartfelt tribute to late Indian actor Dharmendra during its In Memoriam segment.

The ceremony, held at London's Royal Festival Hall, featured an emotional performance by Jessie Ware, who sang an evocative rendition of Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were".

This tribute honored numerous film legends who passed away over the past year, including Diane Keaton, Terence Stamp, Catherine O'Hara, Gene Hackman, Tom Stoppard, and more.

In addition to these icons, Dharmendra was celebrated, marking a poignant moment in the ceremony.

• The 79th BAFTA Awards honored Dharmendra in the In Memoriam segment
• Jessie Ware performed an emotional tribute, singing "The Way We Were"
• Fans across India shared emotional reactions to the tribute on social media

The video package during the tribute displayed footage of these departed legends, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

The segment touched the hearts of fans in India, who flooded social media with emotional messages and tributes for the actor, reflecting his lasting influence on global cinema.

This tribute to Dharmendra at such a prestigious event highlighted his monumental legacy, making it a moment of national pride for Indian cinema.

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Fans and the film industry alike recognized this as a fitting homage to an iconic figure in the entertainment world.