 "From 'Sholay' to 'Seeta Aur Geeta', remembering the best films of legendary actor Dharmendra")
Dharmendra, the legendary actor fondly known as Hindi cinema’s original “He-Man,” passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. The veteran star, whose career spanned more than six decades, was remembered for his iconic roles, larger-than-life persona, and enduring contribution to Indian cinema.
His last rites are being held at the Pawanhans crematorium in Mumbai, with family members and members of the film fraternity gathered to pay their respects. The solemn occasion saw Bollywood heavyweights such as Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and several other colleagues arriving to bid farewell to the cinematic legend.
The best films of a veteran
SholayWhat’s it about: Jai and Veeru, two ex-convicts, are hired by Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired policeman, to help him nab Gabbar Singh, a notorious dacoit, who has spread havoc in the village of Ramgarh.
Razia Sultan
What’s it about:
Razia Sultan, the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, lands in trouble and loses her kingdom when she falls in love with Jamal-ud-Din Yakut, an Abyssinian slave.
Dream Girl
What’s it about: Sapna, a beautiful young woman, cons rich people to fund an orphanage for children. When she meets Anupam, a rich man, she poses as a princess and they fall in love but soon, the truth comes out.
Chupke Chupke
What’s it about: Sulekha is in awe of her brother-in-law Raghavendra for his intelligence. Parimal, her husband, decides to take up the challenge of fooling Raghavendra and goes to work for him as a driver.
Jeevan Mrityu
What’s it about: An honest bank manager is arrested for embezzlement on the eve of his marriage. After his release, he seeks out his fiancee and decides to take revenge on his colleagues, who falsely implicated him.
Satyakam
What’s it about: An idealist meets a girl who was raped and marries her. But despite his idealism, he is unable to accept her or her child completely.