Dharmendra’s Film Career: Check Out His First Film and Last Few Movies

89-year-old veteran actor Dharmendra has passed away. Everyone is curious to know which movie marked his entry into Bollywood, as he was part of many hits. Let’s find out about his career.

Dharmendra had no industry ties but entered acting. He debuted in Bollywood with the 1960 film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere,’ directed by Arjun Hingorani.

In Dharmendra’s debut film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere,’ Balraj Sahni and Kumkum were in lead roles with him. The movie was made on a budget of 4 lakhs. However, this film didn’t bring him much success.

After his debut, Dharmendra worked in 60s films like ‘Milan Ki Bela,’ ‘Phool Aur Patthar,’ and ‘Aaye Din Bahar Ke.’ These films were hits, and his star rose. He acted in about 300 films in his career.

Dharmendra gave many superhit films in his career. These include ‘Aankhen,’ ‘Shikar,’ ‘Anpadh,’ ‘Bandini,’ ‘Haqeeqat,’ ‘Anupama,’ ‘Chupke Chupke,’ ‘Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke,’ ‘Seeta Aur Geeta,’ ‘Raja Jani,’ ‘Jugnu,’ ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat,’ ‘Sholay,’ ‘Charas,’ ‘Dharam Veer,’ ‘Chacha Bhatija,’ ‘Aag Hi Aag,’ etc.

Dharmendra was continuously active in films. His last movie, ‘Ikkis,’ will be released worldwide on December 25 this year. Agastya Nanda is in the lead role. Sriram Raghavan is the director.