Dharmendra, the He-Man of the Bollywood , has been one of the most admired actors of the industry. Impressive dialogue delivery, mind-blowing acting, gripping screen presence, and what not. Dharmendra is often associated with action and thrill films but surprisingly most of his repertoire features a long list of comedies, rom-com, and emotionally dramatic movies. The fact that he is amazingly versatile is undeniable and that’s the reason he is so loved by the critics and the masses. He starred in several blockbusters, proving that his star power was second to none. In the honor of the legendary actor, here are the top 10 unforgettable movies of Bollywood that are nothing less than a marvel.
1. Anupama: Helmed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Anupama is one of the most critically acclaimed dramas in the industry. The story explores the bond between an outspoken young man and a woman with a past. The film hit the right notes due to its simple storyline and effective presentation. It made a decent impact at the box office, emerging as an ‘above average grosser.
2. Sholay: This is the one iconic movie that made the Bollywood film fraternity shine bright on the global level. Sholay is a revenge drama of a loyal police officer and also explores the story of a true bro-romance. In this movie, Dharmendra played the role of Veeru and emerged as a runaway hit at the box office while receiving positive reviews from fans.
3. Chupke Chupke: The reprised version of Bengali cult-classic Chhadmabeshi, is one the most lively family comedy movie Bollywood has ever seen. In this movie, Dharmendra played the role of a newly wedded husband who plays a practical joke on his wife's family with full support from his wife and friends.
4. Naya Zamana: An adaptation of the Bengali movie Udayer Pathey, Naya Zamana became quite popular because of Dharmendra's gripping performance and SD Burman’s evergreen music, The critically-acclaimed classic featured Hema Malini as the leading lady.
5. Pratigya: Pratigya features the much loved Bollywood couple Hema Malini and Dharmendra who left the audience wowed with their performance in this action-comedy. This movie validated Dharmendra’s power at the box office.
6. Jugnu: Featuring a solid performance from ‘Dharamji’, Jugnu was a massy action-thriller that emerged as a ‘superhit’ while receiving critical acclaim. The film’s dialogues became quite popular, helping the film attain cult status.
7. Yaadon ki Baarat: This story utilized his whole acting skill and gave justice to his reel image. It popularised the ‘siblings separated by fate’ theme, redefining the tenets of Hindi cinema, The Nasir Hussain-directed blockbuster had an ensemble cast that included Zeenat Aman, Ajit, and Vijay Arora.
8. Phool Aur Patthar: This movie captures Dharmendra playing a young criminal man who leaves every bad side and reforms himself for a left-away widowed woman. This movie challenged many stereotypes of society and played an important role in educating the audience.
9. Bandini: Bimal Roy’s soul-touching tale that explored the struggling life of a woman saw one of the best acting performances of Dharmendra on-screen. This movie took out his “tough from outside and soft from inside” side. This movie also featured the marvelous acting performances of Nutan and Ashok Kumar.
10. Seeta or Geeta: Long-suffering heiress Seeta is treated worse than a servant by her abusive money-grubbing aunt. Meanwhile, her long-lost twin sister Geeta grows up to be a gutsy street performer. One day, the girls unintentionally swap places.
