In his debut film, Dharmendra played a gentle, earnest hero with a quiet intensity. Even in his first role, his raw sincerity hinted at the star he’d soon become.
As the rough-edged criminal Shaka, Dharmendra delivered one of his earliest powerhouse performances, intense, masculine, and emotionally layered, the role that turned him into a national obsession.
As a drifter seeking redemption, Dharmendra transforms into the village’s saviour, giving one of his most memorable and massy performances.
In this revenge-meets-masala classic, Dharmendra bought intensity and emotional heft to Shankar, a role that blended action, tragedy, and pure 70s star power.
Dharmendra’s Veeru is effortless charm wrapped in dacoit-era swagger. His comedic timing, romantic flair, and bro-code loyalty with Jai cemented him as Bollywood’s ultimate ‘people’s hero’.
Dharmendra’s comedic genius shone here with his straight-faced mischief and sparkling delivery, turning this Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic into one of Hindi cinema’s smartest comedies.
Dharmendra shines in Dillagi as the charming, witty professor whose playful rivalry turns into tender romance, showcasing his effortless comic warmth and charisma.
In his first film with sons Sunny & Bobby Deol, he delivered a heartfelt performance, portraying a father seeking redemption and unity, bringing deep emotion and dignity to the family drama