Bollywood mourned on Monday, November 24, as it lost its precious gem, Dharmendra, who passed away at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. While the legendary He-Man may have left us, his iconic dialogues and memorable performances will remain etched in the hearts of fans and continue to entertain generations to come.
A look at Dharmendra’s iconic dialogues:
“Basanti, in kutto ke samne mat nachna” (Sholay, 1975)
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A cult dialogue spoken by Veeru to Hema Malini’s character in Sholay. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film was written by Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan. The iconic film features Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, and Govardhan Asrani in other key roles.
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“Kutte, Kamine, Main Tera Khoon Pee Jaoonga” – Yaadon Ki Baarat, 1973 These lines were delivered by the actor with such gusto that they continue to delight fans. Apart from Dharmendra, the film also features Vijay Arora, Tariq, Zeenat Aman, and others in lead roles.
“Is Story Mein Emotion Hai, Drama Hai, Tragedy Hai” Another famous dialogue from the movie Sholay comes from the scene when a drunk Veeru climbs a water tank, a scene that showcases his profound acting chops.
“Dil Ke Mamle Mein Hamesha Dil Ki Sunni Chahiye.” This dialogue signifies the importance of following one’s heart in emotional matters. Dharmendra’s character, Amar, delivers this line, “Dil ke mamle mein hamesha dil ki sunni chahiye,” in the 2007 film Life in a Metro. The movie was directed by Anurag Basu and also stars Gautam Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kay Kay Menon, and others in key roles.
“Tumhari Yeh Goli Shareer Ke Paar Nahin Ja Sakti” – Loha A dialogue that showcases the actor’s grit and passion on camera. In the scene, he says, “Tumhari yeh goli lohe ke shareer ke paar nahi ja sakti,” delivered by Dharmendra in his role as Police Inspector Amar in the movie Loha. Directed by Raj N. Sippy, the film also stars Shatrughan Sinha, Karan Kapoor, and others in key roles.