Dharmendra has passed away! The iconic actor has not even touched his nineties. The He-Man of Bollywood actor took his last breath at the age of 89. Suddenly, this news has spread sympathy in the film industry. Family from family to class mates, the famed actor is being mourned after death. As soon as the news broke, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan were the first to arrive at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai. A crowd of fans has begun to form there to have their last glance at their beloved star. The whole industry has united to mourn the loss of one of the greatest legends of Bollywood.
In the entertainment industry and world, we cannot argue with the 89-year-old actor’s significance contribution. Let us flip back through the pages of memory and share his greatest moments from classic entertainment movies that provided the audience noteworthy amusement and enjoyment.
1. Haqiqat (1964)
Dharmendra’s first war-based film was Haqiqat. The film is set during the 1962 Indo-China War. It was the first time that Dharmendra played the role of a soldier on-screen.
2. Phool Aur Pathar (1966)
Phoool Aur Pathar is considered to be Dharmendra’s first hit film. It can be said that the audience got to see Dharmendra’s action avatar through this film. The heroine was Meena Kumari.
3. Satyakam (1969)
This film is full of family drama. In this film, actress Sharmila Tagore was opposite Dharmendra.
4. Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)
This film starring Dharmendra is remembered by the audience as a superhit for its songs. Another powerful actor Vinod Khanna is seen with Dharmendra in this film. Dharmendra plays the role of a police officer in this film and Vinod Khanna plays the role of a robber.
5. Sita Aur Geeta (1972)
Dharmendra also performed wonderfully in the film Sita Aur Geeta. His wife Hema Malini played a dual role. Sanjeev Kumar was also the hero with Dharmendra. This story of twin sisters, directed by Ramesh Sippy, remains a masterpiece in Hindi cinema even today.
6. Chupke Chupke (1975)
Comedy-drama This film is bound to bring tears to your eyes while laughing. Dharmendra’s comedy timing is excellent in this film. Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani and Om Prakash provided worthy support.
7. Sholay (1975)
This movie can be called the biggest hit of Dharmendra’s career. Which will be forever remembered in Hindi cinema. Who can forget Dharmendra in the role of Veeru in ‘Sholay’!
8. Dharamveer (1977)
Dharmendra’s performance in the film ‘Dharamveer’ directed by Manmohan Desai impressed the audience. Actor Jeetendra also played an important role in the film. This action-drama-filled film showed blockbuster magic at the box office.
9. Apne (2007)
This movie is the biggest hit of the Deol family. Dharmendra’s film, released in 2007, was a box office hit. This sports drama also starred Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Shilpa Shetty and Katrina Kaif.
10. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (2023)
At the age of 87, Dharmendra’s performance in this film created a buzz on the net. On the one hand, acting on the other hand, onscreen kissing, all in all, he proved once again that he is the He-Man of Bollywood. Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Tota Roychowdhury, Shabana Azmi, Churni Gangopadhyay and directed by Karan Johar, this film can be said to be one of the most talked about films of Dharmendra’s career.