Overview
- Dharamendra was not shown in the 98th Academy Awards’ televised tribute, though the Academy’s official website lists him alongside other Indian film figures.
- Hema Malini called the omission a shame, while Esha Deol said her father would not have been concerned about awards recognition.
- Other names left off the broadcast but included online included Eric Dane, James Van Der Beek, Brigitte Bardot and Malcolm‑Jamal Warner.
- Disney executive Rob Mills told Variety the Academy decides who appears on the telecast, calling the curation the hardest task and defending this year’s presentation.
- The telecast devoted extended moments to figures such as Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford, fueling debate over global representation and broadcast limits; a public memorial for Eric Dane was reported as being organized by fans.