Dharmendra Omitted From Oscars 2026 Televised 'In Memoriam' Segment, Included Online

At the 98th Academy Awards held in March 2026, veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025, was omitted from the televised 'In Memoriam' segment, sparking disappointment among Indian fans and celebrities. While the broadcast honoured several Hollywood legends with personalized tributes, Dharmendra was included only in the Academy's official online memorial list alongside other Indian film personalities. His wife, Hema Malini, described the omission as a "shame" but noted Dharmendra likely would not have minded. The BAFTA Awards earlier honoured him in their tribute segment.