BOLLYWOOD
Simran Singh | May 14, 2025, 01:23 PM IST
1.Dharmendra: The He-Man of Bollywood
The 1970s and 80s are often considered the golden era of Bollywood. Many unforgettable movies were made during this time, and Dharmendra was one of the most popular and beloved stars. Known as the original "He-Man" of Bollywood, he wasn’t just admired for his tough guy roles but also for his romantic charm. Directors, producers, and actresses were eager to work with him. Recently, director Sajid Khan claimed that not Amitabh Bachchan, but Dharmendra was the biggest superstar of the 1970s.
2.The rise of Dharmendra after years of struggle
Dharmendra entered the film industry in 1960 with his debut movie Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. His debut film flopped, but Dharmendra didn’t give up. After years of hard work, he got his breakthrough film Phool Aur Patthar (1966). After this film, Dharmendra went on to lead classics like Satyakam, Sholay, Aankhen, and Kartavya, carving a special place for himself in Hindi cinema and earning the status of He-Man of Bollywood. In this phase, Dharmendra wore a shirt, that went on to become his 'lucky shirt'.
3.Dharmendra and his lucky shirt in Jeevan Mrityu
Between 1968 and 1970, Dharmendra acted in three major films: Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) with Sharmila Tagore, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969) with Asha Parekh, and Jeevan Mrityu (1970) with Rakhee. There was common link in all three films, Dharmendra with his yellow-stripped shirt.
4.Dharmendra with Asha Parekh in his yellow shirt in Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke
In each of these movies, Dharmendra wore the same yellow striped shirt in a key song sequence. The fans noticed—and believed—it brought him luck. Coincidentally or not, all three films were superhits.
5.Dharmendra with Sharmila Tagore in Mere Hamdam Mere Dost
In these movies, Dharmendra shot an important song wearing the same shirt. In Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, he wore this shirt during the song Chalo Sajna Jahan Tak Ghata Chale. In Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, he wore his lucky shirt while romancing Asha Parekh in the song Saathiya Nahi Jaana Ke Jee Na Lage, and in Jeevan Mrityu, he was seen in the same shirt for Jhil-Mil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga.
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