Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Bobby Deol Emotional as He Accepts Dharmendra’s Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented posthumously in recognition of Dharmendra’s outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, spanning a career of more than six decades.

At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 in Mumbai on Sunday evening, actor Bobby Deol became emotional while accepting the honour on behalf of his father, Dharmendra. The award was presented by Javed Akhtar, Ramesh Sippy, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

An emotional Bobby Deol addressed the gathering, saying, “I see my father’s love in all your eyes. My father touched everyone’s hearts through his work and even through his Instagram reels, which had become his new hobby.”

He added that Dharmendra always believed in spreading happiness and gratitude, saying he encouraged people to stay positive and appreciate life’s blessings. “He always believed that each of us has a special gift, and if we believe in it, we can achieve anything,” Bobby said.