This Dharmendra film, released 59 years ago, had earned Rs 17 crores, the budget was a handful! The movie ran in theaters for 50 weeks

The Heman of Bollywood i.e. Dharmendra passed away on 24th November. He breathed his last at the age of 89. The actor had worked in many hit films in his film career. The situation was such that there was a queue for his superhit films. In such a situation, now the fans are eagerly waiting for his last film ‘Ikkis’, which will hit the theaters on January 1, 2025. On this occasion, we are telling you about his film which made him a star overnight. It was released 59 years ago.

Actually, the film we are talking about which made Dharmendra a star was none other than the film ‘Phool Aur Patthar’ released in 1966. This film proved to be the first big hit of his career and from here his acting career got direction, after which he never looked back. It was directed by director OP Ralhan. In this film, He-Man played the role of a tough gangster.

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Dharmendra had become a victim of the accident

Not only this, the famous actress of that time Meena Kumari was with Dharmendra in this film. She was in the role of Shanti Devi. The chemistry of both of them in this film won the hearts of the audience. There is also an incident related to this film, in which it is said that an accident happened while shooting a scene with the actor. In a scene in the film ‘Phool Aur Patthar’, Dharmendra had to bring the girl Farida down the burning stairs. During that time his condition was almost like death. Ralhan saw the fire and felt that it was not safe for Dharmendra to do this scene. Then he gestured towards the actor to stop. But he misunderstood this and thought that the director wanted him to initiate the scene. Dharmendra shot the scene and he got burnt. That scene of the film also seemed real. Because this matter was close to death.

The film ran for 50 weeks and had bumper earnings.

Along with this, if we talk about the earnings of Dharmendra’s film ‘Phool Aur Patthar’, then it was one of the hit films. It was released on the occasion of Independence Day. The film did wonders at the box office in the first week of its release. It is said that it was produced with a budget of Rs 1 crore and the film earned Rs 17 crore. Not only this, the film was such a big hit that it was also remade in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages. MG Ramachandran and NT Rama Rao played lead roles in South films.

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‘Phool aur Patthar’ had received many awards

Along with this, the film ‘Phool Aur Patthar’ also received many awards. This includes everything from Filmfare Awards to Best Editing and Best Art Direction. Artists like Sasikala, Lalita Pawar, Madan Puri, Jeevan and Tuntun played important roles in it. The pairing of Dharmendra and Meena Kumari was a hit through this film. After this, both of them worked together in many films.

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