Dharmendra gave up drinking because of THIS actress, never married in her life, she is now 82, her name is...
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, it's usually the dazzling and glitzy lives of celebrities that take the center stage. However, some stories haven't made it to the spotlight, but they have an unforgettable impact. One such similar tale is of an actress who inspired a legendary actor to give up alcohol. She was the co-star of legendary actor Dharmendra. She remained unmarried all her life. Who is Asha Parekh?
The actress that we are talking about is none other than Asha Parekh. Veteran actor Dharmendra, who ruled Hindi cinema for decades, was once known for his alcohol addiction. Asha Parekh was the heroine who was the reason behind his giving up his drinking addiction. Asha was known for timeless beauty and grace. She was a top heroine during that era, and she worked with Dharmendra in several films.
During the shoot of one of their film, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, an incident occurred on the set that completely turned around Dharmendra's life. While they were shooting in Darjeeling, the team would often party late into the night, and Dharmendra drank heavily. The next morning, the smell of alcohol lingered on him, which bothered his co-star. How did Asha Parekh convince Dharmendra to Give Up Drinking?
In a throwback interview, Dharmendra himself revealed that to conceal the smell of alcohol, he started eating raw onions before coming to set. But despite his trick, Asha would still sense the odor and confront him. One day, Asha, who was concerned for him, asked him to quit drinking. Surprisingly, Dharmendra had immense respect for Asha, agreed, and quit drinking from that moment. Asha Parekh's Personal Life
This heroine of Dharmendra is 82 now and has never married. On the other hand, Dharmendra went on to marry twice and father six children. In Asha's autobiography, The Hit Girl, she reflected on this personal decision. 'I believe marriages are made in heaven, and perhaps God simply forgot to write mine,' she wrote. She shared that while there were proposals and possibilities, nothing ever materialised. Her mother, she revealed, always wished she would get married somehow, but destiny had other plans.
Asha's life speaks of her fame, independence, and quiet strength. Her contribution in Dharmendra's life has been huge and speaks about her headstrong personality
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