Untold Stories of Dharmendra: One of the most beloved figures of Hindi film has passed away. Dharmendra, the first Bollywood “He-Man,” died on Tuesday at the age of 89. His magnetism and earthy appeal characterized an era. The actor, who dominated the film industry for more than 60 years, passed away at his Mumbai home in the company of his loved ones.

The man behind the screen character had a life full of lesser-known tales of poetry, suffering, and passion, even if his legacy in movies like Sholay, Satyakam, Phool Aur Patthar, and Chupke Chupke will always be remembered.

Untold Facts About the He-Man Dharmendra:
– Dharmendra, who was born Dharam Singh Deol in Sahnewal, Punjab, in 1935, frequently referred to himself as “a simple Jat boy who dreamt of movies.”

– Few people are aware that before his big break, he worked as a government clerk in Ludhiana for ₹125 a month. He submitted his photo to Filmfare’s talent competition.

– His fate was changed by that black-and-white picture, which gave him a ticket to Bombay and, ultimately, movie glory.

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– He had a poet’s heart hidden under his rough exterior. Dharmendra frequently composed ghazals and couplets in Urdu, many of which he kept confidential. He would softly read them in interviews while grinning shyly, displaying a sensibility that few people equate with the strong man of Sholay reputation. His most prized possession was apparently his unpublished diary, which is claimed to be filled with handwritten verses.

– His passion for classic literature and film is another little-known aspect of his life. Friends recalled how he loved Balraj Sahni’s empathy and skill, and how he devoured works by Tolstoy and Premchand.

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