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Dharmendra: The 'He-man' turns 82 today, here are his 10 most iconic movies 

Dharmendra, also popularly called Dharamji or Papaji is one of the most versatile and talented actors in the Bollywood industry. During his heyday, he was listed among the five most attractive men of the world. A true He-man, the first of its kind in the industry, this man has seen it all. He stands as probably the first superstar of Bollywood and remains the fan favourite for many masses alike. As the legendary actor turns 82 today here are his 10 most popular movies of all times. (Image Courtesy Twitter @dreamgirlhema)
Dharmendra, also popularly called Dharamji or Papaji is one of the most versatile and talented actors in the Bollywood industry. During his heyday, he was listed among the five most attractive men of the world. A true He-man, the first of its kind in the
Dharmendra, also popularly called Dharamji or Papaji is one of the most versatile and talented actors in the Bollywood industry. During his heyday, he was listed among the five most attractive men of the world. A true He-man, the first of its kind in the
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Satyakam: Dharmendra plays his role to perfection in this movie. The movie was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the movie is an adaptation of the novel by Narayan Sanyal. An idealist meets a girl who was raped and marries her. But despite his idealism, he is unable to accept her or her child completely.(Youtube Grab)
Satyakam: Dharmendra plays his role to perfection in this movie. The movie was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the movie is an adaptation of the novel by Narayan Sanyal. An idealist meets a girl who was raped and marries her. But despite his idealism, he is unable to accept her or her child completely.(Youtube Grab)
Sholay: A brilliant and a masterpiece movie by Ramesh Sippy hit the theatres in the year 1975. The movie gave a new definition of a true friendship through Jai and Veeru. Dhamendra played Veeru whereas Jai was played by Amitabh Bachchan. Jai and Veeru are two small time crooks hired by Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired policeman to help him to nab Gabbar Singh, a notorious decoit.(Youtube Grab)
Sholay: A brilliant and a masterpiece movie by Ramesh Sippy hit the theatres in the year 1975. The movie gave a new definition of a true friendship through Jai and Veeru. Dhamendra played Veeru whereas Jai was played by Amitabh Bachchan. Jai and Veeru are two small time crooks hired by Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired policeman to help him to nab Gabbar Singh, a notorious decoit.(Youtube Grab)
Dharam Veer: The 1977 superhit movie Dharam-Veer was directed by Manmohan Desai. Dharam-Veer takes place in a mythical kingdom and tells the tale of twin brothers separated at birth who still become best friends when they are older, not knowing that they were real brothers. (Youtube Grab)
Dharam Veer: The 1977 superhit movie Dharam-Veer was directed by Manmohan Desai. Dharam-Veer takes place in a mythical kingdom and tells the tale of twin brothers separated at birth who still become best friends when they are older, not knowing that they were real brothers. (Youtube Grab)
Pratiggya: Pratiggya is a hit movie directed by Dulal Guha in 1975. The story revolves around Dharmendra who plays the role of Ajit wants to avenge his parents' brutal murder. He has superbly portrayed the common villager striving for vengeance of his father’s death.(Youtube Grab)
Pratiggya: Pratiggya is a hit movie directed by Dulal Guha in 1975. The story revolves around Dharmendra who plays the role of Ajit wants to avenge his parents' brutal murder. He has superbly portrayed the common villager striving for vengeance of his father’s death.(Youtube Grab)
Chupke Chupke: A comedy movie released in 1975, Chupke Chupke is a remake of the Bengali film Chhadmabeshi. Dharmendra plays professor Parimal Tripathi who is a botany professor who falls in love with Sulekha Chaturvedi played by Sharmila Tagore. In order to woo her Parimal masquerades as a driver. (Youtube Grab)
Chupke Chupke: A comedy movie released in 1975, Chupke Chupke is a remake of the Bengali film Chhadmabeshi. Dharmendra plays professor Parimal Tripathi who is a botany professor who falls in love with Sulekha Chaturvedi played by Sharmila Tagore. In order to woo her Parimal masquerades as a driver. (Youtube Grab)
Anupama: Another superhit by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Anupama is a 1966 blockbuster movie which established Dharmendra as a successful actor. Dharmendra plays Mohan who loses his wife after the birth of their daughter. He blames the cause of her death on his daughter and starts hating her. (Youtube Grab)
Anupama: Another superhit by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Anupama is a 1966 blockbuster movie which established Dharmendra as a successful actor. Dharmendra plays Mohan who loses his wife after the birth of their daughter. He blames the cause of her death on his daughter and starts hating her. (Youtube Grab)
Yaadon Ki Baraat: The 1973 superhit Yaadon Ki Baaraat was directed by Nasir Hussain. The film has other lead characters Zeenat Aman, Ajit Khan, Vijay Arora, Tariq Khan, Neetu Singh and Aamir Khan. The story is about three brothers who are separated after their parents are murdered by a gangster. Years later, they find their paths intertwined through a family song. (Youtube Grab)
Yaadon Ki Baraat: The 1973 superhit Yaadon Ki Baaraat was directed by Nasir Hussain. The film has other lead characters Zeenat Aman, Ajit Khan, Vijay Arora, Tariq Khan, Neetu Singh and Aamir Khan. The story is about three brothers who are separated after their parents are murdered by a gangster. Years later, they find their paths intertwined through a family song. (Youtube Grab)
Jeevan Mrityu: The 1970 superhit movie, Jeevan Mrituya is a crime thriller produced by Tarachand Barjatya for Rajshri Productions. Dharmendra plays the role of an honest bank manager who is arrested for embezzlement on the eve of his marriage. Later he seeks out to his fiancee and decides to take revenge on his colleagues, who falsely implicated him. (Youtube Grab)
Jeevan Mrityu: The 1970 superhit movie, Jeevan Mrituya is a crime thriller produced by Tarachand Barjatya for Rajshri Productions. Dharmendra plays the role of an honest bank manager who is arrested for embezzlement on the eve of his marriage. Later he seeks out to his fiancee and decides to take revenge on his colleagues, who falsely implicated him. (Youtube Grab)
Rajput: The film Rajput released in the year 1982, depicts Dharmendra in the Robin Hood role. The movie was directed by Vijay Anand. (Youtube Grab)
Rajput: The film Rajput released in the year 1982, depicts Dharmendra in the Robin Hood role. The movie was directed by Vijay Anand. (Youtube Grab)
Apne: The 2007 hit movie Apne was directed by Anil Sharma. It is the first film to feature Dharmendra and his real-life sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol together. Dharmendra plays the role of a father who turns to his sons to win the glory that eluded him in the boxing ring. But when his younger son is injured in the ring, the elder one decides to fulfill his father's dream.(Youtube Grab)
Apne: The 2007 hit movie Apne was directed by Anil Sharma. It is the first film to feature Dharmendra and his real-life sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol together. Dharmendra plays the role of a father who turns to his sons to win the glory that eluded him in the boxing ring. But when his younger son is injured in the ring, the elder one decides to fulfill his father's dream.(Youtube Grab)
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