When Dharmendra made India fall in love: His 7 most romantic roles
When Dharmendra made India fall in love: His 7 most romantic roles
Few actors have captured romance on screen like Dharmendra did. From charming debuts to legendary love stories, here’s a look back at the roles that made India fall hopelessly in love with him.
Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere: Dharmendra made his acting debut with the 1960 film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, where he played the romantic lead opposite actress Kumkum. The film also stars Mohan Choti, Balraj Sahni, Ranvir Raj and others in key roles. Directed by Arjun Hingorani and holds an IMDb rating of 7.5.
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Tum Haseen Main Jawan: Directed by Bhappi Sonie, this romantic comedy, Tum Haseen Main Jawan, stars Dharmendra as Sunil and Hema Malini as Anuradha. The story follows an army officer who falls in love with a woman hiding a child. The film also features Helen, Rajendranath Malhotra, Dhumal, Sulochana Latkar and others in pivotal roles.
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Naya Zamana: Actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini shared the screen in the 1971 film Naya Zamana. Directed by Pramod Chakravorty, the film revolves around the story of a young man who fights against the exploitation of the poor by the rich. Besides Dharmendra and Hema Malini, the cast also includes Ashok Kumar, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar, and others.
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Pooja Ke Phool: The 1964 film, Pooja Ke Phool, is directed by A Bhimsingh and features Dharmendra and Mala Sinha in the lead roles. The story revolves around Raj and Shanti, who fall in love with each other and plan to get married. The plot takes an unexpected turn when Raj has to visit his native place due to his brother's illness.
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Anupama: Hrishikesh Mukherjee's directorial Anupama is a love story which features Dharmendra as Ashok and Sharmila Tagore as Uma Sharma. The 1966 film was loved by viewers and critics alike, resulting in its IMDb rating of 7.4. If you haven't watched the movie yet can stream it on the Prime Video platform.
Neela Akash: Rajendra Bhatia's film Neela Akash is a romantic family drama which follows the story of a duo named Neela (played by Dharmendra) and Akash (played by Mala Sinha), who fall in love amidst a series of misunderstandings. The film also features Mehmood, Raj Mehra, Manorama, Sulochana Latkar and others in pivotal roles.
Phool Aur Patthar: Directed by OP Ralhan, the film Phool Aur Patthar is a romantic drama film which stars veteran actor Dharmendra and Meena Kumari in the lead roles. In this film, Dharmendra played the role of a criminal named Shaka whose life is changed by the kindness and love of a widow. It is available to stream on the Prime Video platform.
