Among the Bollywood superstars, Jeetendra is the one actor who can be credited for starting the dapper era of heroes. Ruling the industry from the ’60s to 90’s he not just gave marvelous on-screen performances but also become the style icon of the industry. The fact that not many can boast of success like Jeetendra's is undeniable and known to all. Extraordinary fitness extended his shelf life as a hero significantly till he graduated to senior citizen roles in weepies like Santaan and Udhaar Ki Zindagi. There is no denying the fact that Jeetendra is one of the pricy gems Bollywood has ever nurtured. In the respect of his art, here is a look at the top 10 movies of Jeetendra that made him a Bollywood superstar:
1. Aadmi Khilona Hai: The beautiful crafter family drama captures the extremely spectacular acting of Jeetendra as Vijay. The story revolves around a family of Vijay, Ganga, and Vijay’s younger brother Sharad. Sharad falls in love with Poonam and marries her. After a while, they got to know that Poonam cannot conceive. Listening to that Ganga makes a big sacrifice and gives Ganga her son.
2. Aasha: Aasha is still known as the perfect mix of evergreen songs, characterization, and a beautiful cast. While Reena Roy became the heart of the movie, Jeetendra became the soul of it. The film is a perfect ride for the emotional fans, a must-watch we say!
4. Tohfa: The story of sacrifice is a treat to watch. The movie portrays the story of two sisters Lalita and Janki who falls in love with the same guy. When Lalita gets to know that Janki also loves the same guy takes a step back and makes her marry him.
5. Geet Gaya Patharon Ne: With Geet Gaya Patharon Ne, Jeetendra grabbed the opportunity to play a penniless sculptor in love with V Shantaram's daughter Rajshree. Although he's a tad gawky and self-conscious in most scenes, the star quality that would eventually take him places is hard to miss.
6. Parichay: Parichay is one of the most ideal dramas of the Bollywood industry. This movie is the perfect mix of entertainment and education. The movie tells the story of a teacher Ravi, who takes up the challenge of teaching 5 spoiled brats and getting them on the right track.
7. Jeene Ki Raah: Jeetendra conveys the idealism and guilt of a decent village bloke forced to hide his marital status in order to secure a job in the city. Complications arise when the boss's daughter falls for him. Jeene Ki Raah marked the beginning of a successful partnership between the actor and its director L V Prasad.
8. Ek hi Bhool: Helmed by A. Purnachandra Rao, Ek hi Bhool is that one cult classic which will be the inspiration for many movies for a long. While the audience wasn't particularly inclined to turn on the waterworks, critics hailed its lachrymose appeal as heartrending.
9. Dharam veer: Jeetendra has starred in quite a few costume dramas but none as blatantly over the top and zany as Manmohan Desai's Dharam Veer. Ever the sport, the actor has no trouble getting into the mad spirit (or outlandish getups) of its lost and found saga.
10. Himmatwala: The Jeetu-Sridevi jodi's success in K Raghavendra Rao's Himmatwala -- the highest grosser of 1983 -- set the stage for their active collaboration in a spate of formulaic entertainers. Jeetendra cashed in on the trend through unabashed fare like Mawaali, Justice Chaudhary, Maqsad.
