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Dharmendra Snubbed in Oscars 2026 Telecast But Honored Online

The 98th Academy Awards omitted veteran Indian star Dharmendra from its televised In Memoriam segment, despite including him in its official online list. Fellow Indian icons Manoj Kumar, S. Krishnaswamy, and B. Saroja Devi were also acknowledged online but excluded from the broadcast. Dharmendra, who died in 2025, was honored earlier this year during the BAFTA Awards tribute. The Oscars ceremony saw Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley win top acting awards.

Key Points: Dharmendra Omitted from Oscars 2026 Televised In Memoriam

  • Dharmendra omitted from televised tribute
  • Included in official online list
  • Manoj Kumar also omitted from broadcast
  • BAFTA 2026 previously honored him
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Dharmendra remembered in Oscars 2026 'In Memoriam' list

Bollywood legend Dharmendra was left out of the Oscars 2026 broadcast tribute but included in the Academy's official online In Memoriam list.

Dharmendra remembered in Oscars 2026 'In Memoriam' list
"The legendary Bollywood actor... was included in the Academy's official online In Memoriam list. - Report"

Washington, March 16

The 98th Academy Awards paid tribute to several icons of world cinema on Monday morning, but veteran Indian star Dharmendra was absent from the televised segment despite being officially acknowledged by the Academy.

The legendary Bollywood actor, who passed away in November 2025 at the age of 89, was included in the Academy's official online In Memoriam list released on the day of the ceremony.

Meanwhile, the broadcast tribute honoured several well-known names from the global film industry, including Robert Redford, Rob Reiner, Robert Duvall, Catherine O'Hara, and Diane Keaton.

Another iconic Indian actor, Manoj Kumar, who also died last year, was similarly acknowledged by the Academy but omitted from the televised segment.

Legendary Indian filmmaker S. Krishnaswamy, and Indian actress, B. Saroja Devi were also acknowledged by Academy.

Dharmendra remains one of Hindi cinema's most enduring stars. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he appeared in more than 300 films and delivered memorable performances in classics such as Sholay, Satyakam, and Chupke Chupke.

Earlier this year, the actor received a prominent international tribute at the BAFTA Awards 2026, where he was honoured during the In Memoriam segment. British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware performed an emotional rendition of The Way We Were, accompanied by a montage celebrating the late actor's life and cinematic legacy.

Meanwhile, the Oscars ceremony concluded with One Battle After Another winning Best Picture. Michael B. Jordan took home the Best Actor award for Sinners, a genre-blending period drama written and directed by Ryan Coogler.

In the Best Actress category, Jessie Buckley won for her performance in Hamnet, while Sentimental Value secured the award for Best International Feature.

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir received nominations in two documentary categories for The Perfect Neighbor and The Devil Is Busy, though neither project won.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Garam Dharam will forever be in our hearts, Oscars or no Oscars. Sholay alone is a greater cinematic legacy than many of the names they showed. But at least the Academy acknowledged him officially. That itself is an honour. 🙏
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David E
As someone who grew up watching Bollywood films in the UK, this is a real shame. Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar were giants. The televised segment should reflect world cinema, not just Hollywood. The BAFTA tribute set a good example.
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Ananya R
While it's sad he wasn't on TV, let's focus on the positive. He was on the official list, and got a beautiful tribute at BAFTA. His work speaks for itself. We don't need validation from the Oscars. Our love for him is enough. ❤️
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Siddharth J
It's a pattern. Global icons from non-English cinema often get sidelined in these main broadcasts. They included S. Krishnaswamy and B. Saroja Devi online too. The Oscars call themselves a global event but their tribes remain very America-centric.
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Kavya N
My nana was his biggest fan. We watched the Oscars hoping to see him honoured. Feeling a bit let down, but also proud that his legacy is being recognized in some form at such a platform. He was our true He-Man.

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