Dharmendra Confessed Love To Hema Malini On Sets Of Sholay, Reveals Director Ramesh Sippy: He Drank A Little And...

Dharmendra

was one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. He ruled the cinema for more than six decades, making millions of fans. The actor made fans go gaga with his excellent performance in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaanii, leaving them wanting more. On Monday, November 24, Bollywood's He-Man, Dharmendra, passed away. Fans, friends, family, sportsmen, and the film fraternity mourned the huge loss, calling it 'the end of an era.' In a recent interview, filmmaker Ramesh Sippy revealed a major fact about the actor's love story with veteran actress Hema Malini that has taken over social media.

Dharmendra Confessed Love To Hema Malini On Sholay Sets

Sholay: The Final Cut was re-released in 4k in Indian cinemas this week, marking 50 years of the 1975 blockbuster. While featuring the film’s original ending, the release also carries an emotional note of tribute to Dharmendra. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sippy said, "He was in the mood. He drank a few pegs. I know that because I could see it in the way he climbed up and down the water tank. It used to scare me too. When I followed him up the water tank, he assured me nothing would happen and that it’s all acting. So, I gave him a free hand. Because it was his confession of love in front of everyone. He was ready to sacrifice his love so even Mausiji relented. Since this was his confession of real love, he put all his might into it." Sippy agreed that the performance leaned into method acting, noting that Dharmendra was deeply invested in the moment as it mirrored his real-life emotions for Hema. He added, "What’s happening in the film, that’s also the reality now. So, it felt nice. I also felt it’s good for the film because the real romance reflects on screen as well."

Dharmendra's Last Film

While he is no more with us, we will get to watch him on the big screens for the last time in the upcoming film Ikkis. It gives a stirring glimpse into the extraordinary life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Directed by National Award–winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the biographical war drama starring Agastya Nanda is slated for release on Christmas, 25th December 2025.