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Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj leaves emotional posthumous note for fans; asks them to support son: ‘I will keep living’

Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj leaves emotional posthumous note for fans; asks them to support son: ‘I will keep living’

Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj died at the age of 73 from a sudden cardiac arrest on June 27. He received full state honours at his funeral, which was attended by politicians and film personalities. On Tuesday evening, his office released a farewell letter in which he spoke about donating his eyes and asked for support for his son, actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj. The internet, however, is split about the letter. (Also Read: K Bhagyaraj’s son Shanthnu says Vijay ‘anna’ has been by him in joy and grief: ‘You handed taali, knelt by my mother’) K Bhagyaraj died on June 27 at the age of 73 and was given state honours at his funeral. K Bhagyaraj’s emotional farewell letter On Tuesday evening, Bhagyaraj’s office released his final letter to the public. The two-page letter states that “Happiness comes from making people around you happy.” He wrote that his entire life revolved around receiving immense love from the audience. Thanking fans, mothers who encouraged him and his colleagues, he wrote, “I have kept my eyes alive just for …

Satish Shah’s cousin receives late actor’s posthumous Padma Shri from President in emotional moment: ‘Wish he was here’

Satish Shah’s cousin receives late actor’s posthumous Padma Shri from President in emotional moment: ‘Wish he was here’

It was an emotional moment when the late actor Satish Shah‘s name was announced at the Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The veteran actor had passed away last year and was posthumously conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour. President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Shri to Satish Shah, posthumously, recieved by his cousin during the second civil investiture ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Satish Shah’s Padma Shri win His cousin Arvind Mamania received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at the function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Satish Shah was named for the award alongside distinguished individuals from the fields of art, education, sports, and various other disciplines. Reacting to the honour, Satish Shah’s Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-star Deven Bhojani shared an emotional post on X. “We miss you so much Satish ji🙏🏻 Our dear Shri Satish Shah was posthumously conferred the Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu. Honored for his four decades of exemplary contributions to Indian …

Exclusive! Satish Shah to receive posthumous Padma Shri award today, cousin Arvind Mamania wishes honour came earlier

Exclusive! Satish Shah to receive posthumous Padma Shri award today, cousin Arvind Mamania wishes honour came earlier

Actor and comedian, Satish Shah will receive the Padma Shri today (posthumous), from President Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Speaking to HTCity, his cousin Arvind Mamania who will receive the award on his behalf, says, “We have not yet come to terms with the shock (of his death) Seeing his wife everyday keeps reminding us of the kind of person he was. Our home was filled with laughter and smiles, now all of a sudden the happiness has vanished. It’s a big vacuum. We are looking after her (Madhu Shah, Satish’s wife) she is precious to us too.” Going on to speak about why the family decided he should represent Shah at the ceremony, he adds, “He was more like a brother to me and his wife is unable to travel due to health reasons so she could not be present at the ceremony. We wished the honour would come earlier, when he was alive but nonetheless we cannot change what has happened. My wish is that when I receive the award on his …

Ahana Deol breaks down as emotional Hema Malini accepts Dharmenda’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan at Padma Awards 2026

Ahana Deol breaks down as emotional Hema Malini accepts Dharmenda’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan at Padma Awards 2026

The Padma Awards 2026 were held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Monday evening, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring awards to 131 recipients from various fields. Among them was the late actor Dharmendra, who was honoured for his contribution to cinema for over six decades. (Also Read: Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Satish Shah honoured posthumously; Mammootty, R Madhavan, Alka Yagnik conferred) Ahana Deol broke down crying as Hema Malini accepted Dharmendra’s Padma award. Ahana Deol breaks down as Hema Malini accepts Dharmendra’s Padma Award On Monday evening, Hema and Ahana were in Delhi to accept Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan award. As Hema approached the podium to accept the honour on the late actor’s behalf, Ahana could be seen breaking down as she clapped. Hema also looked emotional as she took the scroll presented by the President, kicking off the ceremony. This is not Dharmendra’s first Padma honour. In 2012, he was conferred with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Indian cinema. Among others who received the Padma Awards this year posthumously was Satish …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dharmendra honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award; Bobby Deol tears up as he remembers his late father | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dharmendra honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award; Bobby Deol tears up as he remembers his late father | Bollywood News

At the Chetak Screen Awards held in Mumbai on Sunday evening, the Lifetime Achievement Award was posthumously conferred on veteran actor Dharmendra, recognising his contribution to cinema across a career that spanned more than six decades. The award was presented by Javed Akhtar, Ramesh Sippy and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and was accepted by late Dharmendra’s son Bobby Deol. Before the honour was presented, a collection of Dharmendra’s images was presented in a video with Amitabh Bachchan reciting a few lines from Dharmendra’s poetry. Javed Akhtar recalled some of his memories with Dharmendra and said, “We are here to do a task, which is almost impossible. Writers deal with words, but sometimes words fail a writer and this is one occasion so I have decided I won’t say anything which is obvious. I won’t say he was the most handsome man in screen history. I will not tell you that he was the most versatile actor who was, on one hand, the He-Man, and on the other, equally convincing as a poet, as a …

Kapoor family secures posthumous copyright for Rishi Kapoor’s name to prevent unauthorised commercial and public use

Kapoor family secures posthumous copyright for Rishi Kapoor’s name to prevent unauthorised commercial and public use

The family of legendary Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has reportedly taken legal steps to protect his legacy by securing copyright for his name. According to media reports, the move was made to prevent unauthorised and commercial use of the late actor’s name. Rishi Kapoor’s family secures copyright for his name to protect his legacy from unauthorized use. Anyone who needs to mention Rishi Kapoor’s name will need permission A source told India Today that the Kapoor family obtained the necessary permission to copyright the actor’s name posthumously. The decision ensures that any individual or organisation seeking to use Rishi Kapoor’s name in commercial, professional, or public contexts must first obtain approval from the family. The report noted that the move reflects a broader global practice where families and estates of late artists safeguard their intellectual property and public image. “As per the copyright, anyone wanting to use the name Rishi Kapoor or mention it in any capacity would need prior permission from the family,” the source said. Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020, …

Catherine O’Hara wins posthumous Best Actress award for The Studio at Actor Awards 2026, gets standing ovation

Catherine O’Hara wins posthumous Best Actress award for The Studio at Actor Awards 2026, gets standing ovation

Hollywood actor Catherine O’Hara secured the final major win of her glittering career on Sunday, weeks after her death. The late actor won the Actors Award for Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in The Studio. Lisa Kudrow announces Catherine O’Hara winning the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for “The Studio” during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Catherine O’Hara wins posthumous Best Actress award The award announcement was met with an emotional standing ovation from the Hollywood elite and an impassioned speech from Seth Rogen, the writer and star of The Studio, who accepted the award on the actor’s behalf. As her name was announced as the winner at the Shine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the crowd stood in a standing ovation for the late actor. On stage, Seth Rogen, who worked with Catherine in her final show, recalled how the veteran actor frequently …

Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan honour: ‘Had it come earlier…’ | Bollywood News

Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan honour: ‘Had it come earlier…’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 2, 2026 04:42 PM IST Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini on Monday expressed happiness and pride at the Padma Vibhushan award for her late husband and legendary actor Dharmendra, stating that she regretted that the recognition for his immense contribution to Indian cinema did not come earlier. Speaking to ANI, Malini said the honour was a moment of joy not just for the family but for the entire country. “It makes us very happy, the entire country is happy. Had it come earlier, Dharmendra ji would have been extremely happy, and seeing him, his fans would have been even happier,” she said, reacting to the announcement made on the eve of Republic Day. The Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, will be conferred on Dharmendra for his exceptional and distinguished service to the arts. The honour was announced as part of the official Padma Awards list for 2026, unveiled by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the eve of Republic Day. In a separate statement, Hema Malini described the recognition …

Indian wrestling’s father-figure coach and mentor to Olympic medallists gets his due — posthumous Padma Shri

Indian wrestling’s father-figure coach and mentor to Olympic medallists gets his due — posthumous Padma Shri

Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the late Georgian wrestling coach, who shaped the careers of India’s Olympics medal-winning wrestlers Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt and Bajrang Punia, was named in the list of Padma Shri winners on Sunday. Mestvirishvili’s posthumous Padma award is richly deserved just like that of the other foreigner who won a Dronacharya award in 2012 — Cuban-born boxing coach BI Fernandez, whose trainees include Beijing Olympics bronze medalist Vijender Singh. Bajrang Punia, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist called him a ‘father figure’ to Indian wrestling, while 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt said without Mestvirishvili’s guidance, Indian wrestlers would not have won Olympic medals. Mestvirishvili passed away last year at the age of 81. “Whenever Sushil, Yogeshwar and my names are said, his name should also be taken. He has a major role in the medals won by India at the Olympics,” Bajrang told The Indian Express on Sunday. Yogeshwar, who was coached by Mestvirishvili for nearly 15 years, gave him credit for improving the technique of Indian wrestlers. “After he came to …

Republic Day: Gallantry Awards To Be Conferred On 70 Armed Forces Personnel, Including 6 Posthumous | India News

Republic Day: Gallantry Awards To Be Conferred On 70 Armed Forces Personnel, Including 6 Posthumous | India News

Last Updated:January 25, 2026, 22:04 IST The awards will be formally conferred during Republic Day celebrations on Monday. Indian Armed Forces’ Daredevils team performs stunts during rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. (PTI photo) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel in recognition of their exceptional courage, leadership and sacrifice, on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. The list also includes six posthumous honours. According to an official statement, the awards include one Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, and 13 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous. The President has also approved one Bar to the Sena Medal (Gallantry), 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry), including five posthumous awards, six Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be conferred the Ashok Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award. He created history by becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station. The Kirti Chakra will be awarded to Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Major Arshdeep Singh and Naib Subedar Doleshwar …