happy birthday dharmendra Dharmendra is one of the biggest stars who has been working for more than 60 years. Known for his legendary dialogue delivery, the veteran superstar has acted in over 200 films. Dharmendra started his acting career in the year 1960. He broke records by delivering 49 big hits, which may be the biggest hit ever for an actor.
Known as the Heman of India, Dharmendra found success in big films as an action hero, comic hero and romantic hero. His performance made an impact and cemented his place as one of the brightest cinematic icons in India. Dharmendra’s friendship with Amitabh goes back decades. He played the evergreen roles of Jai and Veeru in the film Sholay. The on-screen friendship of these two actors changed to off-screen as well.
On Dharmendra’s 87th birthday, a look back at some of his megahits with Amitabh Bachchan.
Sholay
This action film directed by Ramesh Sippy was released in 1975. Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra played the roles of Jai and Veeru in the film. Sholay is nothing less than a gem in Indian cinema and has received the highest accolades from across the world.
Chupke Chupke
Chupke Chupke is a 1975 comedy-drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore in lead roles. The film is about how Sulekha, a married woman who idealises her brother-in-law’s intelligence, makes her husband feel inferior. In order to impress her and prove his intelligence, he plays a trick to fool her, leading to complete confusion and a hilarious outcome.
ram balaram
It is a 1980 action film directed by Vijay Anand. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Nazneen, Zeenat Khan and Ajit Khan. Ram Balaram is the story of a sly uncle, Jagatpal, who brings up his nephews- Ram and Balaram, after their parents are murdered. He hatches an elaborate plan to involve Ram in the world of smuggling so that he can earn money. However, his plan backfires after both brothers decide to take him down.
friend
A family drama film released in 1974 directed by Dulal Guha. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Hema Malini in lead roles. The story is about a man named Manav who turns his life around by helping a thief named Gopichand and giving him a good job. One day, Manav disappears only to return suddenly when he learns that Gopichand is accused of a major crime that involves the death of several children.
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