The Deol family recently witnessed an emotional moment when Dharmendra was posthumously honoured with Padma Award for his contribution to Indian cinema. Recalling the occasion, Esha Deol shared her feelings about seeing her mother accept the award. She also cherished the memories that continue to bring both comfort and emotion. Esha Deol recalls fond memories with Dharmendra In an interview with Times of India, Esha said, “Seeing my mother accept the award on his behalf was deeply emotional. There was pride, gratitude and, of course, a wish that he could have been there himself. I expressed my emotions because some moments deserve to be felt and shared. What I felt that day wasn’t just mine – it was something our family, his fans, and so many people who love him were feeling.” Esha said she believes her father should have received such recognition much earlier in his career. “He deserved many more, too – that’s what we feel. But honestly, knowing my father, awards were never his measure of success. The love and respect he …