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Veteran Actor Dharmendra Passes Away at 89
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Aamir Khan Calls Dharmendra a Gentle Giant, Reveals He Saw Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947

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Aamir Khan recently remembered late actor Dharmendra and called him underrated, despite his mastery over different genres. Speaking at the International Film Festival of India, the actor said, “Well, I’ve grown up watching him. He was known as the action hero and the He-man. And of course, he was extremely good in portraying these strong characters in action films. But I don’t know whether people have really noticed, I think he’s underrated.”

 

Khan continued, “His performances in romance or different genres are so great. He’s done so well in comedy. My God, he’s done amazing comedy, romance, and dramas. According to me, Dharamji was right up there… And what a handsome person.”

The actor also expressed his regret over not being able to attend Dharmendra’s prayer meet which took place on November 27.

For the uninitiated, Aamir Khan never shared the screen with Dharmendra, but he appeared as a child actor in the film Yaadon Ki Baarat, which starred Dharmendra, Vijay Arora, Tariq Khan and Zeenat Aman among others. Khan also produced Sunny Deol’s yet-unreleased film Lahore 1947. The actor revealed that they had the chance to show Dharmendra the film.

Aamir Khan Dharmendra“In fact, ‘Lahore’, the film we’ve made with Sunny. I had the good fortune of showing him the film, so he’s seen the film. It’s not released yet, of course, but I was so glad, because this was one of his favourite scripts. So, I’m so glad he got to see the film.”

The Lagaan actor further called Dharmendra a great actor and a gentle giant and continued, “Dharamji was not only a fine actor, but he was a great human being. He was so gentle. He was like a gentle giant, and he was very loving no matter who he would meet… He was a great actor, and it’s a great loss for all of us. He’s really an institution. He had such a command over his language. Unki zubaan itni saaf thi… It was so soft that it was amazing to hear him, even in live events when he would speak… I remember, I was there at the book launch for Yusuf Saab , and there he spoke. He spoke with such dignity. Really, it’s a big loss for all of us. I’m fortunate I got to spend some time with him.”

The legendary actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89.


Also Read: PHOTOS: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt and More Attend Dharmendra’s Last Rites

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Dharmendra Suggested Amitabh Bachchan
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Dharmendra & Amitabh Bachchan Held Longest Record Of Cinema, After Veeru Suggested Big B For Jai, “Ye Naya Ladka…Accha Kaam Karega”

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Dharmendra & Amitabh Bachchan Held The Longest Box Office Record Of Cinema! (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra are the epitome of bromance when it comes to heroes playing best friends on screen. Sholay is one of the most iconic films of Indian Cinema, which again gave us Jai and Veeru. When Dharam Paaji and Bachchan Saab broke records lip-synching Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge (crooned by Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar). Fans were heartbroken when they saw Big B attending his on-screen best friend’s last rites today.

As the He-Man of Bollywood passed away at 89, he has given us countless reasons and films to remember him. One such iconic film would be Sholay indeed. Jai and Veeru’s jodi is not only the most loved on-screen pair, but it also holds the longest record at the box office for Indian Cinema. Scroll to read this unique record!

Jai & Veeru’s 19-Year Box Office Record!

Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra held the longest box office record with Sholay, which was released in 1975. The film, helmed by Ramesh Sippy, earned a net collection of 15 crore in India! After that, no Indian film could touch this mark at the box office till 1994! It was in 1994 that Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hain Koun earned 72 crore in its lifetime, breaking Sholay’s record of being the highest-grossing Indian film from 1975 to 1994! Yes, 19 long years!

Dharmendra Suggested Amitabh Bachchan’s Name!

However, what if we tell you that it was he who insisted that director Ramesh Sippy cast Amitabh Bachchan in the film? Yes, for the unversed, Sholay‘s Jai was to be played by Shatrughan Sinha; however, in a classic twist of tale, it was Amitabh Bachchan who landed the role on Dharmendra’s suggestions. In one of the interviews, earlier this year, the Pippa actor finally revealed the story behind Amitabh Bachchan’s casting for the film, where Dharam Ji was originally offered Gabbar Singh and Thakur both!

Ye Naya Ladka…Accha Kaam Karega!

In June 2025, during a conversation with ANI, Dharam Ji said, “It has already been mentioned. Yes, I recommended him. Mai to kehta nahi Maine role dilaya. Ye mujhe milne aate the Amitabh Sahab. He used to sit next to me. To Maine Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai, usko awaaz se to lagta hai bahut acha kaam karega.unki jo andar se chah thi…jo khud se pyar karne ki khoobsurati thi vo achi lagi..maine kaha inko lelo.”

Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.

Check out the box office collection and latest verdicts of Hindi Films of 2025 here.

Must Read: Sholay Re-Release Box Office: Will OG Ending With Gabbar’s Death Help Amitabh Bachchan & Dharmendra Nail A Record They Couldn’t In 1975?

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Amul Pays Heartfelt Tribute To 'He-Man Of Hindi Cinema' Dharmendra
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Amul Pays Heartfelt Tribute To ‘He-Man Of Hindi Cinema’ Dharmendra

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Amul shared a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra following his passing at the age of 89. The Bollywood icon, fondly known as the “He-Man” of Hindi cinema, breathed his last on Monday. The funeral took place yesterday at Pawan Hans Cerematorium in Mumbai, which was attended by Bollywood celebs.

Amul Pays Tribute To Bollywood’s He-Man Dharmendra

Moments after the news broke, Amul honoured the veteran star with one of its signature topical creatives on Instagram. The illustration carried the line “Bharat Ka Yaadon Mein,” and was captioned, “Amul Topical: Tribute to the He-man of Hindi cinema!”

A day earlier, the Pawan Hans Crematorium witnessed a heartfelt outpouring of love and respect for the legendary actor. Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan, and Salim Khan were among the many dignitaries who gathered to bid him a final farewell. Dharmendra’s wife, Hema Malini, and their daughter Esha Deol also arrived at the crematorium. They were visibly heartbroken as they hurried to say their final goodbye.

Dharmendra’s Projects

On the professional front, Dharam ji was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. His final film will be Ikkis. He will be seen playing the role of Arun Khetarpal, the father of Agastya Nanda’s character. Ikkis is scheduled to release on December 25, 2025.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: RIP Dharmendra Ji: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn And Other Bollywood Celebs Arrive At Deol Residence To Offer Condolences- Watch

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Veteran Actor Dharmendra Passes Away at 89
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Dilip Kumar loved Dharmendra like he was a real, younger brother – Exclusive

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Some bonds are indelible and last beyond time. Such was the attachment between Dharmendra, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu. After Dilip Kumar’s passing in 2021, Dharmendra kept in touch with Saira Banu, making sure she was always in good health and spirit. Today after his passing, she feels shattered and wishes she could meet him one more time.

Controlling her emotions, she speaks candidly to Filmfare about the brotherly love between Dharmendra and her late husband Dilip Kumar. In her own words…

“Dharam ji was like Dilip Kumar’s younger brother” 

Dharam ji was and will be family to us, always. It’s an association of 50+ years. Yusuf saab (Dilip Kumar) always thought of him as his younger brother and Dharam ji respected and loved him as we loved and respected him.

Dharam ji was family to us for over 50 years, whether it be my grandmother, mother, my brother, later on Yusuf saab, All our family members were crazy about him. And he was never a guest in our house. He was family could walk into the house at 1 am and 2 am to discuss whatever he wanted to discuss with Yusuf saab and spend time with him.

“We loved Dharam ji a lot and he loved us back equally”

When he was launching Sunny, he just walked up to the second-floor bedroom in our Bandra home, sat with Yusuf saab, had large photographs and the publicity material that was to launch Sunny and Amrita Singh. The evenings and the days that we shared were so memorable. We loved Dharam ji, we loved him a lot.

Dharam ji loved us, too. Yusuf saab and he loved to eat together. They used to savour lovely home-cooked biryani, which our special cook used to prepare over the years. And Dharam ji would ask, whenever he wanted, the biryani to be sent to his place. It would be made from here and sent to him. 

“I feel shattered knowing Dharam ji is no more”

I spoke to him about a month ago that Dharam ji, I haven’t seen you for a very long time. Both Sunny and Dharam ji would check up on me regularly in the past three or four years. When we last spoke, I said, “We haven’t seen you for long. May I come to meet you? You always say, come and meet me, see you at the farm house in Lonavala.” Dharam ji said, “No, Saira ji, don’t worry at all. I am very well and I will come and meet you.”

Today has been shattering for us. It has been shattering for me. I can’t tell you what I feel. I have been watching this video where Yusuf saab is praising him. Yusuf used to love him like a younger brother.

Saira Banu

And Dharam ji would say, ‘I feel that we are both brothers. We are both brothers and were born from different mothers. But we are real brothers.’

Also Read: Saira Banu’s Reunion With Hema Malini Stirs Old Memories Again

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Ikkis New Poster Out! Dharmendra Brings Legacy, Emotion To Agastya Nanda’s War Drama
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Ikkis New Poster Out! Dharmendra Brings Legacy, Emotion To Agastya Nanda’s War Drama

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The makers of Ikkis have revealed a powerful new poster featuring veteran actor Dharmendra, and it has already created a huge buzz among fans. The poster introduces him in a role filled with emotion, strength, and dignity, reminding everyone why he remains one of Indian cinema’s most respected icons.

Dharmendra’s New Poster From Ikkis Out!

The tagline on the poster reads, “Fathers raise sons. Legends raise nations.” This line sets the tone for the film and hints at a story that is rooted in sacrifice, courage, and legacy.

Ikkis tells the story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, and Dharmendra’s presence adds weight and depth to this patriotic narrative. The film is presented by Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films and is directed by ace filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, known for his gripping storytelling and unique style.

Agastya Nanda steps into the role of Arun Khetarpal, marking a powerful transformation from his previous youthful role in The Archies to portraying a national hero. The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra, and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles, adding strong depth to the ensemble cast.
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, known for his critically acclaimed thrillers like Andhadhun and Badlapur, Ikkis is expected to combine emotion, patriotism, and intense storytelling.

As fans await Agastya’s theatrical debut, the first look at Ikkis has already created excitement across social media. With its powerful subject, talented cast, and Raghavan’s direction, the film is poised to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2025, a tribute to bravery that will resonate across generations. It is all set to release in cinemas worldwide this Christmas.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Agastya Nanda’s War Drama Ikkis Based On Real-Life Story Of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal Gets A Release Date

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Hema Malini Gave Update On Improving Health of Veteran Actor Dharmendra After Hospital Discharge, Will Celebrate 90th Birthday
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Hema Malini Gave Update On Improving Health of Veteran Actor Dharmendra After Hospital Discharge, Will Celebrate 90th Birthday

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Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra is on the way to recovery, much to the relief of his fans and family. The beloved star, who had been undergoing treatment for breathing difficulties, was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on November 12th. Since then, the 90-year-old actor has been recovering at home, where he is being closely monitored and cared for by his loved ones.

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Dharmendra Is Recovering

According to sources close to the Deol family, Dharmendra’s treatment is progressing well and he is now surrounded by his family at home. Doctors from the hospital continue to visit him regularly to provide necessary care. His wife, Hema Malini, and children have been by his side, offering support and comfort as the actor continues his recovery. Hema Malini, who has been providing regular health updates, shared her relief, saying: “So far, he’s doing well. We’re just counting the days until he recovers. We’re focusing on each day.”

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This positive news comes after Dharmendra’s hospitalization on November 10th due to respiratory issues. Reports initially indicated that the actor’s condition was serious and that he had been placed on a ventilator. However, news of Dharmendra’s supposed death caused a stir, leading to confusion and concern among fans. The Deol family was quick to address the misinformation, confirming that the actor was still alive and recovering.

Dharmendra

With Dharmendra’s health improving, the Deol family is now looking forward to a special celebration. Sources close to the family have revealed that Dharmendra’s 90th birthday on December 8th will be celebrated alongside Ayesha Deol’s birthday, which had been marked on November 2nd. Ayesha had chosen to skip her own birthday celebrations due to her father’s illness, but now, with his recovery on track, the family plans to commemorate both occasions together.

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Amitabh Bachchan Dharmendra
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Amitabh Bachchan SHAMES Paparazzi For Breaching Deol Family’s Privacy As Dharmendra Recovers At Home

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Over the last several days, there have been a number of reports and rumours circulation online with regards to veteran actor Dharmendra’s health. While the legendary star recuperates at his Juhu abode surrounded by family, a section of the paparazzi bad camped outside him home and had sharing minute-by-minute updates.

Dharam Ji’s Sholay co-stars, Amitabh Bachchan – who also resides in Juhu, took to social media earlier today and called out the paps for the extensive and insensitive coverage. On Friday, Mr Bachchan took to X (formerly Twitter) and his official blog and took a cryptic dig at the paparazzi. Scroll below to read all wrote.

Amitabh Bachchan Shames Paps For Insensitive Coverage Of Dharmendra’s Health

In the wake of a disturbing video leaked from Dharmendra’s hospital room – which showed the Deol family in an extremely emotionally vulnerable state, Amitabh Bachchan wrote on he micro-blogging site, “T 5564 – no ethics .. Koi bhi achaar-niti nahi.”

The actor also took to his blog to describe his state of mind, writing, “No ethics no sense of responsibility just an avenue of personal gain, without any consideration of the moment. Disturbing and disgusting”

Although Amitabh didn’t mention any names or incidents in his posts, social media users were quick to connect his remarks to the ongoing criticism directed at the paparazzi for overstepping boundaries and invading Dharmendra’s family’s personal space.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Salman Khan Calls Dharmendra His Fitness Inspiration Amid Health Scare; States, “He’s Like My Father”- Watch

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Dear Dharmendra Sir, Fight Hard & Let Us All Feel Ashamed For How We Have Treated You![Opinion]
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Dear Dharmendra Sir, Fight Hard & Let Us All Feel Ashamed That We Waited For Someone’s Passing, Instead Of Praying For His Recovery! [Opinion]

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Dear Dharmendra Sir, Fight Hard & Let Us All Feel Ashamed For How We Have Treated You![Opinion]
We All Should Render A Collective Apology To Dharmendra Sir & His Family! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The media is a hard place to be. You live under a constant pressure of breaking the news. We did it first, we often claim! But there are times when we need to sit down and question our conscience. How far have we come, and how insensitive we are! For the past few days, I have seen the mockery of the life of one of the most celebrated superstars of this country – Dharmendra!

A senior, reputed anchor, offering condolences to his family, a senior artist from the music fraternity singing songs to offer tribute, some reputed members of the fraternity putting up Rest In Peace messages, and all of this while the man we love was struggling and fighting hard, putting up the toughest fight he could, to breathe, to live!

Honestly, I was numb! I was speechless at this eagerness to talk about someone in the past tense, not bothering to know if he struggles. But here’s what surprised me the most – We as human beings were waiting for the news of someone’s death! Like really? How dead should our morals be to wait for the confirmation of someone’s passing away! What was needed was prayers for Dharmendra Sir’s recovery! All he needs is his fans praying for his well-being!

Superstars shower immense love on their fans. They never shy away from crediting their stardom to their fans. But here we are, the so-called fans who waited for a death confirmation, rather than celebrating his will to fight and survive! Honestly, all this added trauma to his family in such a distressing time could have been eased with an apology!

But we turned this into a further circus outside his home and pushed it to a point where Sunny Deol lost his cool at the media! I wonder how they must feel when they see their stressed video from the hospital room, which is being shamelessly circulated, without anyone’s consent, because, yes, a superstar’s life is for public display! Why bother!

While I was numb at all that happened in the past few days, one of my friends pointed out, if someone would have told me that my parents are no more while they are alive, I don’t know, what would I have done to that person, and that hit me so hard! Imagine, the distress we have been causing to someone’s family who is just praying for their father, grandfather, husband, brother, to get well soon, just fight and just live!

Dear Dharmendra Sir,

I know, no apology or sorry can undo what we have done to you and your family in the last few days! But, Sir, you keep fighting to recover and live a healthy life till you can! You fight, Sir, and get well soon, and slap us hard with that fighting spirit so that we can feel ashamed not as professionals but as human beings.

We are a bunch of gossip mongers feeding on stardom and as fans we are a spineless bunch! Once you recover, we will be the same hypocrites who would cheer loudly and praise your fighting spirit. But you fight hard to make us feel ashamed for the basic decency we’ve lost as human beings! We have become so inert, so morally bankrupt, that we wait not for someone’s revival, but for their death. Make us feel ashamed for turning into an obtuse race that now waits for the news of someone’s passing away, rather than waiting for the news of their recovery!

Sorry will never be enough!

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Police Arrests Hospital Employee For Secretly Filming Dharmendra, Deol Family Inside ICU
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Police Arrests Breach Candy Hospital Employee For Secretly Filming Dharmendra, Deol Family Inside ICU

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During Dharmendra’s recent hospital stay, a video capturing a private moment with his family was circulated online. Fortunately, the individual responsible has now been apprehended. The past week has been extremely challenging for the veteran superstar and his loved ones. At 89 years old, Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after his health worsened. During this time, false reports claiming his death circulated widely, causing distress among fans and family alike. It was only on the morning of November 11, when his wife Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol issued official statements, that it was confirmed Dharmendra was very much alive and in recovery.

Police Arrests Breach Candy Hospital Employee For Secretly Filming Dharmendra, Deol Family

However, amidst the news, a video from inside the ICU surfaced online, showing the Deol family during a vulnerable moment. The clip, recorded by a hospital staff member and later shared on social media, showed Dharmendra lying unconscious in bed, surrounded by his sons Bobby and Sunny Deol, along with other family members, including Sunny’s sons Karan and Rajveer Deol. Prakash Kaur, Dharmendra’s first wife, was also seen sitting beside him. The hospital employee who recorded and shared this private footage has now been arrested, and further details are awaited, Hindustan Times reported.

Dharmendra was discharged early yesterday morning, around 7:30 am. An official statement from the family read, “Mr Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We are grateful for everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued health and long life. Please respect his privacy, as he loves you all.”

Sunny Blasts At Paps Urging Privacy

Dharmendra was hospitalised after experiencing breathlessness. His family previously announced his discharge, confirming he would rest at home under medical supervision. Following his release, Sunny Deol expressed his frustration with the paparazzi outside their Mumbai residence. Dharmendra’s hospital visit began on October 31, initially described by his team as a routine check-up. Due to the sensitive nature of his health, the family has urged the public and media to avoid unnecessary speculation and respect their privacy.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: ‘Angry’ Sunny Deol Lashes Out At Paps For Invading Privacy Amid Dharmendra’s Recovery; Yells, “Aap Logo Ko Sharam Nahi Aati”- Watch

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When Dharmendra Was Almost Cast In An Action Thriller After Sholay
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When Dharmendra Was Almost Cast In Sholay Director’s Cult Action Thriller — Where To Watch It Now

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When Dharmendra Was Almost Cast In An Action Thriller After Sholay(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Fans around the world have been concerned about the health of legendary Indian actor Dharmendra, who has now reportedly been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Several Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Govinda, and Abhay Deol, were spotted visiting him to check on the veteran actor’s condition.

Known for unforgettable performances in classics like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Haqeeqat, Seeta Aur Geeta, and The Burning Train, Dharmendra’s filmography is filled with iconic roles. However, few know that he was also considered for a major role in Shaan (1980), the star-studded action thriller directed by Sholay director Ramesh Sippy.

Released five years after Sholay and written by Salim-Javed, Shaan featured Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, and Shatrughan Sinha, but Dharmendra was almost part of this ensemble. Here’s the interesting story behind which role he was offered and why he couldn’t be in the film.

Why Did Dharmendra Turn Down Shaan?

Although filmmaker Ramesh Sippy initially planned to reunite with the Sholay cast for his next big project, Shaan, fate had other plans. As per a report by News18, Ramesh Sippy wanted to cast Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and Sanjeev Kumar in key roles. However, Dharmendra decided not to be part of the film due to some differences with the director. Following his exit, Hema Malini also chose to step away, and eventually, Sanjeev Kumar too opted out, leading the filmmaker to rework the cast.

Which Actor Replaced Dharmendra in Shaan?

After Dharmendra’s exit from Shaan, there were big shoes to fill. The role eventually went to Shashi Kapoor, who had recently shared the screen with Amitabh Bachchan in Yash Chopra’s 1979 action-drama Kaala Patthar. His effortless charm and strong on-screen chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan made him a fitting addition to Ramesh Sippy’s ensemble.

What Is Shaan All About?

Directed by Ramesh Sippy, this action drama follows brothers Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), carefree conmen whose lives take a dark turn after their honest brother, Inspector Shiv Kumar (Sunil Dutt), is killed by the ruthless crime lord Shakaal (Kulbhushan Kharbanda). Teaming up with a skilled marksman (Shatrughan Sinha), they set out to infiltrate Shakaal’s island fortress to avenge their brother’s death.

Where to Watch Shaan?

Shana is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player digital platforms in India.

Shaan Trailer

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