DHARMENDRA - FOREVER AND EVER
Dharam Singh Deol was born in a village in Sahnewal, Ludhiana, a place which became synonymous with Dharmendra. With his debut in 1960s, he has worked with all beautiful women of Indian cinema and continues to do so till today. As his movie career advanced, his genuine humility remained same with the growing popularity, he never looked down on others, and that's a great quality not everyone has.
Audiences have always appreciated his performances in action, serious, comedy and romantic movies. This versatile star, won the hearts of people by giving prized performances in some 'ART' films as well, but did not earn his due recognition. His flair for comedy is gifted, as they say an actor who can not do comedy is not a full fledged actor, but Dharmendra with inherent spontaneity, didn't have to work hard on comedy.
Dharmendra is a simple hearted man whose humility is known to all, a man who never puts himself in front of others and speaks to all in the same way. His humbleness, modesty and generosity is widely known and has earned respect from millions over decades. Giving respect to people where ever they come from is his forte, and that's what he is. He lives in the hearts of those who have met him and his innumerable fans who adore him. There is no pomposity, superiority or arrogance in him.
He himself says, "My problem is I am a human being first, sensitive and emotional and I have suffered the consequences of being so."
I reminisce, when I saw this handsome, pink cheeked and virile man sitting under a tree (during the shooting of Batwara in Film City), such a gallant man with no make up, looked distinct among various stars at that location. With natural fair complexion and pink cheeks, this actor's magnetic persona was aggrandized by his gentleness and cheerfulness. His easy way of conversing in Punjabi and kindness in offering his personal van at our disposal to see other locations around, is very much in our heart. His super natural persona is unbeatable, whatever lies underneath, the same is outward, there is no dual personality and there is only one Dharmendra, whose modesty does him credit. A good natured human with abundance civility, that is eternal Dharmendra.
He is one of the few actors who talks about his food/drinks candidly, his truthfulness is unquestionably beyond doubt. His demure personage, sensitivity and sentimentality have made him winsome and endearing to all generations.
Dharmendra won few awards after so many years in the Industry, an actor/ star who perpetually remained famous, despite lots who came and vanished, he did not get his due in Indian film industry as he deserved. His performances in art/critically acclaimed movies or comedy movies are highly appreciated and treasured by masses, whether his superb role in Chupke Chupke or ranting 'Rafta Rafta' (Kahani Kismat Ki), mimicry, action, romantic....(the list is long), a perfect hero, loved by millions.
Today, he is 85, happy with his family and leading a life as a contented man whose contribution to Indian film Industry is enormous. May God bless Dharmendra, still vibrant, dynamic and a large hearted person,
There is only one true 'PUNJAB da HERO' in Indian film Industry.... FOREVER and EVER Dharmendra.
Anuradha Singh
19th January, 2019
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