Dharmendra’s birthday special
With Dharmendra’s career at its peak, every decision is taken very thoughtfully. One wrong move can affect their star power, so films are also chosen very carefully. But there are some stars who are not afraid of taking risks, and Dharmendra has always been one of them.
Dharmendra’s career
Born on December 8, 1935 in Punjab, Dharmendra started his career in the 1960s and became a real superstar in the 1970s. He has a record of about 85 solo films in his name, in which he ruled the box office as both a romantic and action hero. He was known not just for fame, but also for his ability to trust stories and take courageous decisions.
Dharmendra’s big risk
In the 1980s, when Dharmendra was at the peak of his career and had given 11 consecutive action hits, he signed a film with a new director, and that too for very little money. This film was ‘Hukumat’ (1987), directed by Anil Sharma.
Dharmendra immediately said yes
Anil Sharma told in an interview that Dharmendra said yes to the film in just five minutes. Sharma said, “Nowadays, actors take hours for narration, but Dharmendra ji said, ‘This can make a good film. I will do it.'”
Dharmendra reduced the fees
Anil Sharma was struggling with lack of money at that time. Dharmendra’s fee was initially fixed at ₹30 lakh, but he agreed to take only ₹5 lakh. During the production of the film, serious financial problems occurred, causing shooting to be halted.
Dharmendra helped
When Dharmendra learned about the problems on the set, he gave ₹2.5 to ₹3 lakh in cash to Anil Sharma to complete the film. This was a huge amount at that time.
Dharmendra’s true identity
The film ‘Hukumat’ not only became a superhit, but it also became a symbol of Dharmendra’s honesty and generosity. He chose passion and trust over profits, which is what separates a true star from a legend.
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