Meet actor, who did over 200 films, gave 36 hits, 6 blockbusters, still has record of maximum flops, his name is..., not Mithun Chakraborty
Meet actor, who did over 200 films, gave 36 hits, 6 blockbusters, still has record of maximum flops, his name is..., not Mithun Chakraborty
In the glamorous world of Bollywood, success and fame are always fleeting. One day, the actor is all over social media, giving hits back-to-back and winning a million hearts, the next day, they might become totally irrelevant. However, what meets the eye is quite limited. All we see as an audience are blockbuster hits, popular songs, and red carpet appearances. However, the other side of the spectrum also entails criticism, trolling, box office failures, and more. But what if one superstar provided Bollywood with some of its biggest hits and highest flop films? What if this same actor even appeared in low-budget B-grade films just to stay alive?
The actor we are talking about is none other than Dharmendra- a true Bollywood legend, once considered the most handsome man in Indian films and the 'He-Man' of Bollywood.
Dharmendra began his acting career in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. His first major success came in 1962 with Anpadh. Thereafter, he became one of the most popular and successful stars in India. Throughout his life, he performed in over 200 films, of which 93 were blockbusters. He delivered 6 blockbusters, 7 superhits, and 36 hit movies. People still recall his memorable characters in Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Satyakam. Even in recent years, he appeared in the 2023 movie Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, proving that he is still a force to be reckoned with on screen.
But Dharmendra's own journey also experienced some rough phases. As per IMDb, while he had made 85 individual films, 44 of these were flops. Altogether, he starred in 180 flop films during 1960-2013. Though it is claimed Mithun Chakraborty has the most flops, Dharmendra is never far behind him.
There was also a time when Dharmendra acted in B-grade films like Paapi Devta, Juaari, Mahashakti Shaali, and Pyar Ka Karz. These roles didn't match his earlier fame, but they showed how even big stars sometimes take up any work they can to stay active in the industry.
Nevertheless, Dharmendra never lost hope. He took up side roles and kept working in films with pride. He is among the few stars who were popular throughout generations. His career is a testament that even legends experience ups and downs, but real stars shine through everything.
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