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India Today
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dharmendra suggested Big B for Sholay, convinced Ramesh Sippy he'd be perfect
Veteran actor Dharmendra recently reminisced the time when he recommended Amitabh Bachchan to director Ramesh Sippy for the iconic film 'Sholay' (1975).Dharmendra, while recalling the casting of Jai for 'Sholay' mentioned that though he is not vocal about it, he did recommend Bachchan's name to an interview with ANI, he said, "It has already been mentioned. Yes, I recommended him... Mai to kehta nahi maine unko (Amitabh Bachchan) role dilaya.. (I never claimed that I got him the role of Jai.) Ye mujhe milne aate the Amitabh sahab (Mr Amitabh used to come to meet me).advertisement To maine Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai uski awaaz se to lagta hai bahut acha kaam jo andar se chahna khud se pyar karne ki khoobsurati thi vo achi lagi...(I told Ramesh Sippy that this new boy seems promising because of his had an inner beautiful quality to love himself, that impressed me)," Dharmendra legendary icon further said, "Maine kaha inko lelo (So I told him to take him)."While praising the cult classic, Dharmendra said, "Yeh film mere khyayal se sadiyon ke liye ban gayi hai (This film will be there for centuries)."'Sholay' is the story about a village called Ramgarh, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plots to bring down the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan).advertisementHe hires two criminals, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra) to eliminate gained popularity in the mid-1960s for films, such as 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela' (1964), Bandini (1963), Phool Aur Patthar and Aaye Din Bahar was last seen in Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' (2024).Dharmendra also featured in Karan Johar's romantic-drama 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani' (2023) with Ranveer Singh and Alia will next be seen in Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' along with Agastya Nanda. The film is slated to hit the big screens on October 2, Watch
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Amitabh sahab mujhe milne aate the': Dharmendra recalls how Big B bagged role in Sholay because of him
Legendary actor Dharmendra recalled how he helped megastar Amitabh Bachchan to bag the role of Jai in the 1975 film Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy. (Also read: Dharmendra, first wife Prakash Kaur celebrate 71st wedding anniversary; Bobby Deol shares pic) In a conversation with ANI, he said, "It has already been mentioned. Yes, I recommended him.. Mai to kehta nahi Maine unko (Amitabh Bachchan) role mujhe milne aate the Amitabh sahab (He used to come to meet me. Mr. Amitabh.) He used to sit next to me. To Maine Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai usko awaaz se to lagta hai bahut acha kaam jo andar se chahna khud se pyar karne ki khoobsurati thi vo achi kaha inko lelo (So I told him to take him)." Reportedly, the role was initially given to Shatrughan Sinha, but later Dharmendra recommended Amitabh Bachchan's name. Sholay revolves around the village of Ramgarh, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plots to bring down the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) and enlists the help of two lesser criminals, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). When Gabbar attacks the village, Jai and Veeru wonder why Thakur does nothing to help them. They soon learn that he has no arms and that Gabbar was the one who cut them off. Enraged by this, they redouble their efforts to help Thakur. The Ayee Milan Ki Bela actor added that he enjoyed working in Sholay, "Yeh film mere khyayal se sadiyun ke liye ban gayi hai (this film will be there for centuries)" Dharmendra made his debut in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. He first gained popularity in the mid-1960s for films, such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar and Aaye Din Bahar Ke. He starred in several successful films from the late-1960s to the 1980s, such as Ankhen, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Ghulami, Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Elaan-E-Jung and Tahalka,as well as some of his acclaimed performances, include Anpadh, Bandini, Haqeeqat, Anupama, Mamta, Majhli Didi, Satyakam, Naya Zamana, Samadhi, Resham Ki Dori, Chupke Chupke, Dillagi, The Burning Train, Do Dishayen and Hathyar. However, after being part of so many successful projects, he shared, "I have yet to give the best." On talking about his upcoming project, he shared, " Now my film is coming Ikkis. Sriram Raghavan director hai ISriram Raghavan is the director). Very good director. And... Very good subject. I won't talk about it 2 October ko release ho rahi hai (film will releases on October 2)" Dharmendra is set to reunite with actor Arbaaz Khan after 27 years with the film Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir film is set to begin its shooting schedule soon and is expected to hit theatres in November 2025, as noted in a press note shared by the makers of 'Maine Pyar Kiya Phir Se'. (ANI)
Mint
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Amitabh sahab mujhe milne aate the': Dharmendra recalls how Big B bagged role in Sholay because of him
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13 (ANI): Legendary actor Dharmendra recalled how he helped megastar Amitabh Bachchan to bag the role of Jai in the 1975 film 'Sholay', directed by Ramesh Sippy. In a conversation with ANI, he said, "It has already been mentioned. Yes, I recommended him.. Mai to kehta nahi Maine unko (Amitabh Bachchan) role mujhe milne aate the Amitabh sahab (He used to come to meet me. Mr. Amitabh.) He used to sit next to me. To Maine Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai usko awaaz se to lagta hai bahut acha kaam jo andar se chahna khud se pyar karne ki khoobsurati thi vo achi kaha inko lelo (So I told him to take him)." Reportedly, the role was initially given to Shatrughan Sinha, but later Dharmendra recommended Amitabh Bachchan's name. 'Sholay' revolves around the village of Ramgarh, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plots to bring down the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) and enlists the help of two lesser criminals, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). When Gabbar attacks the village, Jai and Veeru wonder why Thakur does nothing to help them. They soon learn that he has no arms and that Gabbar was the one who cut them off. Enraged by this, they redouble their efforts to help Thakur. The 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela' actor added that he enjoyed working in 'Sholay', "Yeh film mere khyayal se sadiyun ke liye ban gayi hai" Dharmendra made his debut in 1960 with 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere'. He first gained popularity in the mid-1960s for films, such as 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela', 'Phool Aur Patthar' and 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke'. He starred in several successful films from the late-1960s to the 1980s, such as Ankhen, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Ghulami, Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Elaan-E-Jung and Tahalka,as well as some of his acclaimed performances, include Anpadh, Bandini, Haqeeqat, Anupama, Mamta, Majhli Didi, Satyakam, Naya Zamana, Samadhi, Resham Ki Dori, Chupke Chupke, Dillagi, The Burning Train, Do Dishayen and Hathyar. However, after being part of so many successful projects, he shared, "I have yet to give the best." On talking about his upcoming project, he shared, " Now my film is coming 'Ikkis'. Sriram Raghavan director hai. Very good director. And... Very good subject. I won't talk about it 2 October ko release ho rahi hai" Dharmendra is set to reunite with actor Arbaaz Khan after 27 years with the film 'Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se'.The film is set to begin its shooting schedule soon and is expected to hit theatres in November 2025, as noted in a press note shared by the makers of 'Maine Pyar Kiya Phir Se'. (ANI)
India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This man made Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi superstars, died in extreme poverty, name was..., Amitabh Bachchan was his...
This man made Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi superstars, died in extreme poverty, name was..., Amitabh Bachchan was his... The Hindi film industry has given us numerous evergreen heroes, who have entertained us throughout their careers with impeccable work. However, how can one forget this man who played a pivotal part in building the careers of some of the most prominent stars including, Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi, as well as, placing his faith in Amitabh Bachchan. We are talking about none other than the legendary producer, director, writer and actor OP Ralhan who made and starred in several hit movies from 1960s to 1980s. He initially started his career as an actor, but soon transitioned to making films like Phool Aur Patthar, Talash, Bande Haath, Hulchul and more. OP Ralhan introduced several new talents in his lifetime. His one of the biggest hits Phool Aur Patthar catapulted Dharmendra to success, because of his iconic shirtless scene in the movie. Following that, Dharmendra gained the title of Bollywood's He-Man, and began receiving opportunities from every leading banner. With Zeenat Aman too, the actress who became a star after Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna, was launched by OP Ralhan in his film Hulchul . Kabir Bedi, who was too launched in the same film as Zeenat, once recalled some fond memories working with Ralhan. He revealed how he refused to share the script with him when he cast him as an actor. 'Arre, mujhe story puchega? Sharm nahi aati? Mane Dharmendra ko star banaya hai. Phool Aur Patthar dekhi hai? Mujhse story maangega? Sign kar. (You will ask me for a story? Don't you have any shame? I turned Dharmendra into a star. Have you seen Phool Aur Patthar? Just sign).' Kabir laughed and recalled. In the same conversation with Filmfare, Kabir recalled OP Ralhan going through a distressful financial time towards the end of his last days. Ralhan has been an instrumental figure in Amitabh Bachchan's career too. During those days, Big B was praised for his punctuality, as many superstars were popular for arriving late to work, which used to discourage filmmakers for signing them. One of the reasons why Amitabh Bachchan make sure to be on time at work was probably a lesson that he learnt when Ralhan 'screamed' at him in front of everyone. The filmmaker, who was very particular about timings, once cancelled the shoot because Big B arrived 30 minutes late. Bachchan once shared in his blog, 'Landed up half an hour late for the shoot at RK Studios for 'Bandhe Haath' .. OP Ralhan the director screamed reprimanded me and shut shop .. shoot cancelled and announced in the open to many listening on .. embarrassed beyond .. early lessons learnt.' After a prolonged illness, OP Ralhan passed away in 1999, from cardiac arrest at the age of 74.
Indian Express
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The director who launched Dharmendra, Kabir Bedi and Zeenat Aman died broke: ‘Not in good shape financially or physically'
The Hindi film industry is known for celebrating its heroes, but more often than not, yesteryear stars are forgotten as time moves on. Otherwise, how can one explain that the man who was instrumental in launching the career of Dharmendra, Kabir Bedi, Zeenat Aman, and placing his faith in Amitabh Bachchan, way before he became a star, is now forgotten by the masses. Filmmaker-actor OP Ralhan started his career as an actor but soon moved on to making movies like Phool Aur Patthar and Gehra Daag. But, despite all the success that he enjoyed in his heyday, he went through financial hardships towards the end of his life, before he passed away in 1999. In 2022, a intersection in Mumbai's Bandra was renamed after OP Ralhan, and Dharmendra and Zeenat were present for its inauguration. OP Ralhan biggest hit was the 1966 film Phool Aur Patthar, which was also the first big hit for Dharmendra. In an earlier chat with Subhash K Jha, Dharmendra had shared that it was because if his shirtless scene in Phool Aur Patthar that he gained the moniker 'He-Man of Bollywood'. 'Phool Aur Patthar was a golden jubilee hit. Suddenly I was being offered films by every leading banner. Many of them wanted me to take off my shirt,' he said. Unlike Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan did not find his first blockbuster with OP Ralhan, but he was an instrumental figure in Bachchan's career. They worked together in the 1973 film Bandhe Hath and it was probably on this set that Bachchan learnt a lesson that served him for life. In those days, actors like Rajesh Khanna and Shatrughan Sinha were notorious for arriving late to work, which discouraged many filmmakers from signing them. Bachchan was known for being punctual but he probably learnt that lesson from Ralhan as the filmmaker once 'screamed, reprimanded' him in front of everyone, and canceled the shoot because he arrived 30 minutes late. 'Landed up half an hour late for the shoot at RK Studios for 'Bandhe Haath' .. OP Ralhan the director screamed reprimanded me and shut shop .. shoot cancelled and announced in the open to many listening on .. embarrassed beyond .. early lessons learnt,' Bachchan once shared in his blog. ALSO READ | Mumtaz swears by one diet rule Akshay Kumar taught her, follows it everyday to keep fit at 77: 'He told me not to eat after…' Zeenat Aman, who became a star after Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna, was launched by OP Ralhan in his film Hulchul. And he was also the one who first facilitated her meeting with Dev Anand. In fact, at the inauguration of OP Ralhan Chowk in 2022, Zeenat shared that she received a 'generous pay cheque' from his production house many years after his death as this was the money that was owed to her by his production house. 'Many years after Ralhan saab passed away, Rupali (his daughter) was checking all the accounts and one day, I received this generous cheque from her. I asked, 'what happened?' She said, 'this is owed to your from our productions',' she shared. However, Kabir Bedi, who was also launched in the same film as Zeenat, revealed in a recent chat with Filmfare that Ralhan was going though financial hardships towards the end of his life. Kabir shared some find memories that he shared with Ralhan and recalled that Ralhan refused to share the script with him when he cast him as an actor. He laughed and recalled, 'Arre, mujhe story puchega? Sharm nahi aati? Mane Dharmendra ko star banaya hai. Phool Aur Patthar dekhi hai? Mujhse story maangega? Sign kar. (You will ask me for a story? Don't you have any shame? I turned Dharmendra into a star. Have you seen Phool Aur Patthar? Just sign).' Kabir shared that he thought he was the hero of the film and added, 'He did the same thing with Zeenat. She thought she was the heroine and she signed. Turns out we were both not the leads. OP Ralhan was the hero himself, paired opposite Helen,' he recalled with a laugh. 'Ralhan was a man of great heart. He used to yell on set 'Oye kabootar, idhar aa'. I felt very bad to know that his last days he was not in good shape financially or physically,' Kabir shared. OP Ralhan died in 1999 at 74.
