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Maniesh Paul Tears Up, Dedicates Award to Dharmendra's Kindness
8 Dec
Summary
- Maniesh Paul honored with Most Iconic Supporting Actor award.
- Award dedicated to late actor Dharmendra with a 20-year-old memory.
- Dharmendra offered crucial support to Paul during his early Mumbai days.
Maniesh Paul delivered a profoundly emotional acceptance speech at the Bollywood Hungama India Entertainment Awards 2025. While receiving the Most Iconic Supporting Actor award, he chose to honor the late Dharmendra, sharing a poignant memory from two decades prior. Paul recounted how his mother had assured him that if he ever faced difficulties in Mumbai, he could turn to Dharmendra for help.
This memory underscored the profound kindness Dharmendra had shown Paul during his early, uncertain days in the city. Paul revealed Dharmendra’s words, "Jahan ka paani peeta hai, tu raaj karega," served as a beacon of hope. He emphasized that the award was a personal tribute to the legendary actor, whose generosity had touched his life deeply.
The heartfelt tribute came as the film fraternity continued to mourn Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025. Paul’s remembrance served as a powerful reminder of Dharmendra’s compassionate nature, highlighting a kindness that extended far beyond the cinematic screen and deeply impacted individuals.
