Mumbai. Today is the birthday of Dharmendra, popularly known as ‘He-Man’ in the film industry. He has turned 89 years old. His film career has spanned almost 6 decades. He is still active in films. In ‘Teri Baton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ released in February this year, he played the role of Shahid’s grandfather, which was very much liked. At the same time, in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ released last year, he played such a character that there were a lot of discussions. Well, Dharmendra is now counted among the superstars but when he was new to the industry, people were underestimating him.
Dharmendra started impressing people with his debut film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tera’ released in 1960. He initially played the character of a simple and good looking young boy. But with changing times, he got angry young man type roles, due to which he was also given the title of He-Man. The year 1966 had been very special for Dharmendra.
This year he had defeated big actors like Sunil Dutt, Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar and Joy Mukherjee. One of his films came and became the highest grossing film of that year. According to Box Office India, this film starring Dharmendra and Meena Kumari was the highest grosser in 1966. It was a blockbuster.
According to Box Office India, ‘Phool Aur Patthar’ had collected Rs 7.5 crore in the year 1966. At the same time, Rajendra Kumar and Vyjayantimala starrer ‘Sooraj’ was the second highest grossing film of 1966. This film had collected Rs 5 crore. At number three was Sunil Dutt and Sadhna’s Mera Saaya, which collected Rs 4.5 crore.
Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh starrer ‘Teesri Manzil’ was at number four. Made under the direction of Vijay Anand, this film had collected Rs 4 crore. There itself. At number 5 was Joy Mukherjee and Asha Parekh starrer ‘Love in Tokyo’. This film had collected Rs 3.50 crore at the box office.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 8, 2024, 09:03 IST
