The 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards featured a quiet, emotional moment as it paid tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra during its In Memoriam segment. The veteran actor, who died in November last year, was honored alongside global cinema figures, marking a brief but meaningful acknowledgement of his legacy.
Held at London’s Royal Festival Hall, the ceremony paused to look back at the artists the industry lost over the past year. Though the tribute did not linger too long, it was enough to register.
British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware took to the stage last night and sang an emotional rendition of Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were' as she paid tribute to figures from the world of film who passed away over the last year.
The performance played over a video montage, bringing together names from across generations and industries. Apart from Dharmendra, the In Memoriam segment remembered icons such as Diane Keaton, Terence Stamp, Catherine O'Hara, Rob Reiner, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Robert Duvall, Tom Stoppard, Brigitte Bardot, Lalo Schifrin, Michael Madsen and Val Kilmer.
