Actor Dharmendra dies on November 24. His demise left a gaping hole in the industry. Many celebrities recalled and shared their fondest memories with the superstar who gave six decades of his life to the movies. Actor and director Sanjay Khan took a trip down memory lane as he recalled an unforgettable moment with Dharmendra on the sets of their 1966 film Haqeeqat.
Sanjay Khan recalls Dharmendra`s mischievous side
Khan recounted how a routine walk to the officers’ mess in Leh during the shoot of Haqeeqat took a dramatic turn when a rifle was suddenly aimed at them. In his recent post on Instagram, Sanjay paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and co-star Dharmendra. He reminisced about their early days on the sets of Haqeeqat in Leh in 1966, long before Dharmendra became a superstar.
Sanjay highlighted Dharmendra’s mischievous, fun-loving personality that could light up even a freezing Ladakhi night. Sanjay also honoured Dharmendra’s memory, noting that those who truly knew him will never forget him.
Sharing a throwback photo, the actor-producer wrote, “Long before the world knew him as a star, I knew Dharam as the young man who could turn a freezing Ladakhi night into pure mischief. We were in Leh in 1966, shooting Chetan Anand’s Haqeeqat, when a simple walk back to the officers’ mess ended with a rifle aimed at us and a sentry screaming in the dark.”
“Between our drunken bravado, a mountain of laughter, and that sudden brush with danger, a lifelong friendship took shape. Those who knew you will never forget you. Rest in peace my friend!”
In the throwback image, Sanjay Khan and Dharmendra sit together while Salman Khan joins them for a memorable moment. The photo also features Sanjay’s late wife, Zarine Khan, seated alongside them.
Dharmendra death
Legendary actor Dharmendra died on Monday, November 24, at the age of 89, marking the end of a monumental era in Indian cinema. His final rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai, on Monday. The beloved star, often hailed as the He-Man of Indian Cinema, had been unwell for a while, struggling with age-related ailments. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on November 10 after complaining of breathlessness.
Two days later, he was discharged and shifted to his Juhu home, where he continued treatment. Despite the family`s efforts, the actor passed away on November 24. Dharmendra is survived by his family, including first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their kids Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta, and Ajeita, as well ashis second wife, actress Hema Malini and their children, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
(with inputs from IANS)