THE DASHING HEROES
- INDIAN CINEMA
The dashing heroes, blessed
with good looks, pizzazz and iconic profiles, possess fascinating and
glamourous appeal, with their physical attractiveness and vast talent, some of the
most handsome men of Indian film industry have not lost their charm even in
their senior years and their top-ranking popularity is unforgettable through
the ages.
Hrithik Roshan -
Such a Dream boat!
Hrithik Roshan, a
bronzed star model with sculpted and carved jaw line, flawless cupid’s bow, was
the fresh face of the year when he made a sensational debut in 2000. Hrithik
Roshan often tagged as ‘Greek God’, has beguiling star power with his
clean-cut, polished and timeless look, he is a real dreamboat for men and
women.
A symbol of fitness, Hrithik is lean, toned, muscular and a showstopper with quiet power and simple stylishness, he is innovative, inspirational, analytical and wise, has keen artistic temperament and spiritual insight.
A classical opera
dancer, gifted with fabulous velocity and lissom dancing steps, always swaying
grandly to the rhythm, he soulfully creates an exciting current of air. Hrithik
Roshan appreciated for having played epic roles with his potent acting skills,
emerged as a thought provoking and compelling legendary monarch, doughty
superhuman, high handed soldier, talented teacher or a special youth, has given
vibrant performances which touched the human heart.
‘’Hrithik Roshan has a larger
-than-life personality. He has a striking disposition. Be it the role of a
superhero or Akbar, he plays it to perfection, and makes the film look
believable’’.
Ashutosh Gowariker
Hrithik Roshan with
artistic talent, is highly efficient for James Bond series, herculean action,
Mozart’s opera and extraordinary movies or he might have been an irresistible
poet or a philosopher casting a mesmeric spell. After a string of few
unsuccessful films, recently he made big packed comeback, earned rave reviews
from critics as well.
Hrithik Roshan carries
on as the most handsome actor of 21st century.
Dharmendra, a very
handsome and the original He-man, with career spanning over 60 years, commonly
known as ‘Garam Dharam’, a well brought up son of the soil, was the first ever
Indian star to lead in macho manliness with his strong muscular form.
A real strong, well-built Dharmendra is still dashingly handsome gentleman with perfect facial features and high degree of facial symmetry, strong jaw, his astonishing good looks and manly attributes exudes strength and courage, he has powerful attractiveness like his old self, he is fit and valiant.
“Whenever I get to meet with the
God Almighty, I will sit before him my only complaint -why did you not make me
as handsome as Dharmendra?”
Dilip Kumar
Dharmendra, a man of
venturous enterprise, was famous as tough action hero with superb performances,
easily portrayed romance, action, comedy and drama, he was convincing, appeared
natural, perfect and modest, whenever ‘Garam Dharam’ wrestled the enemy to the
ground, the masses thumped loudly with excitement and his dialogues still echo
across the nation. An exceedingly handsome Dharmendra has a congenial
personality, his innate qualities are the indicators of honesty, compassion,
empathy.
A macho man for all
seasons, embodies common sentiments and his kind heart has the same value as
you, never alienated from masses, Dharmendra is a perfect example of humanity.
Shashi Kapoor- What
a Handsome Gentleman!
Amazingly handsome
with International looks, Shashi Kapoor, scion of a celebrated family was one
of the handsomest actors, and the first ever Indian actor to work in Hollywood
and British films, he was a culture Icon in National and International arena.
This incredibly handsome man was perfectly chiselled, easily identified by his endearing smile and cheerful personality, he possessed many virtues of a noble man. Shashi Kapoor was gentle, upright, friendly, humble, chivalrous and his aesthetical, delightful, and winsome approach displayed splendid elegance.
‘’It was Shashi Kapoor who was
Internationally the most good-looking man I have ever come across. And for
decades he remained so. He was extremely charming’’.
Parveen Babi
A dedicated theatre
and screen performer, Shashi Kapoor played ‘nice- guy’ hero and rose to
prominence for starring roles. He was kind, intelligent, enthusiastic,
adorable, thoroughly pleasant and sophisticated. Shashi Kapoor had freshness of
youth and respectful playfulness, his absorbing and youthful charm enhanced his
gentle dignity and decent civility, labelled as lady’s man in hey days, lovey
dovey Shashi Kapoor was Prince Charming.
He was happy,
contented, affable and zestful, had euphoric energy and endearing qualities, a
high-spirited Shashi Kapoor was a man of ideal character, left the lasting
flavour in Indian cinema.
Feroz Khan - A
Handsome Debonair
Feroz Khan with
distinctive tight jaw and soft smile was the most flamboyant actor with
striking features, he was a handsome debonair, urbane and his disposition
manifested firm adventure, action and suspense. He was a super stylish icon
with shining and flashy attitude, Feroz Khan was a modern cowboy and his
extraordinary personality outshone his peers.
‘’Feroz Khan had all the
qualities for a girl to get attracted to him. There was an air of arrogance in
him which was very dashing. With his kind of looks and personality he would
always stand out in a crowd. I haven’t seen a greater looker or western
personality among today’s heroes’’.
Hema Malini
Formidable, refined
and a fine man, full of regal grace, was simply stirring, persuasive, captivating,
and his personality suited the air of wild west era, he was perfect for one of
the world’s greatest soundtracks ‘The Good the Bad and the Ugly’, pipe smoking
Feroz Khan in cowboy costumes, ponchos, bandana left us exhilarated. He had
dynamism and strong dexterity of Clint Eastwood and Robert Redford, which
charmed public.
An immaculately
dressed Feroz Khan retained terrific Casanova image and perennially sparkled
throughout his life and made a markable impression in Indian cinema.
Kabir Bedi - An
Adonis
Kabir Bedi fair, light
eyed handsome, finely chiselled with perfect profile is the ultimate embodiment
of man’s man and lady’s man, he was one of the first famous International
Indian actors to become a rage in Europe, was honoured with Knighthood by
Italy.
‘’People in Italy are crazy
for Kabir Bedi more than any other superstar of India; he is the biggest
Bollywood star in Italy. All your big stars are completely unknown to us’’.
Caterina Murino
Kabir Bedi, an eternal
Emperor, an honourable warrior, well-built with broad shoulders has been a
symbol of upper-class nobility and vigorous masculinity. As a historical King,
he portrays accessible wisdom about authority, holds the vital strength of
supreme sovereign in dramatization. Kabir Bedi, a glamourous towering figure
with cloaks, swords, arms and armour, weapons of war in adventurous movies,
demonstrated remarkable agility and dash.
Elegant and strikingly handsome Kabir Bedi is articulate, unpretentious, competent and realistic, a stalwart in majestic appearance, he possessed aristocratic mien, eminently relevant for heroic epics, classic modern literature and Greek mythology. Kabir Bedi a civilized man exhibited heroism, valour and classiness in the portrayal of historical legends, has mystique that fascinates women, such men like Kabir are part of ancient and modern archives of the world.
Kabir Bedi, an
‘Adonis’ among others is the Renaissance man of Middle Ages and an epitome of
noble magnetism.
Rajesh Khanna -
Charismatic King of Romance
A phenomenon
starry-eyed Rajesh Khanna, a charmer with twinkling eyes and romantic looks, was
generous and reserved, blessed with soulful voice and infatuating smile, he
rose to greatest heights of enduring and everlasting fame, and he continued to
relish his popularity as the greatest crowd puller.
The women of all ages were infatuated, adored and worshiped the King of romance, his typical gestures mesmerized the country, the masses couldn’t resist his charisma and charm, went wild at the sight of him.
‘’He was a very decent man. He
was like seven wonders of the industry. There was magic in his face and mannerisms. He did not use any make up ever,
Rajesh Khanna was a first-rate man. He was really easy-going co-star. He was
spontaneous and did not get into any heavy-duty preparation’’.
Rakhee
Gulzar
The first ever super
star Rajesh Khanna was demi god, a potent ruler with subdued aloofness and
excellent body language, had a soft demeanour and he deftly exhibited allure of
romance, whenever he tilted his head or smiled, he mesmerized and his devoted
female fans were overwhelmed with doting emotions. His iconic films were
critical and commercial success, created box office records, which remain
unbreakable and likely to be eternal.
Rajesh Khanna esteemed
as the most dramatic and romantic idol for more than a decade, was mindful of
his dominance and superiority, unfortunately, a sense of pride became his
Achilles’ heel as he struggled with the burden of his success and descended
into his own world.
Rajesh Khanna’s
meteoric rise to immeasurable glory and superstardom established his
unmitigated supremacy in Indian film Industry, that boundless feverish mania
and obsessive popularity of ‘’ The Rajesh Khanna’’ has remained unsurpassed.
Sanjay Dutt - A
Handsome Hunk
A dreamy eyed Sanjay
Dutt, tabloid branded India’s ‘Sylvester Stallone’ or ‘Deadly Dutt’, nonchalant,
with lanky look of his teenage years, was devilishly handsome, his expressions
of innocence and youth, innocent face and vulnerability became a part of his
psyche which is still an intrinsic part of his persona to date. Mostly he was
casually dressed, preferred simple clothes, also a trend setter in new hair
styles, Sanjay Dutt was one of the most sought-after actors in the country
after ‘Naam’.
‘’I had a crush on Sanjay Dutt. I
couldn’t believe that I was actually doing a film with someone whose posters
were all over my room’s wall. I had a huge crush on him”.
Raveena Tandon
Roguishly handsome
Sanjay Dutt was daring, tough and sporty, expounded the concept of devil-may
-care attitude, he developed an athletic build, bared his body to show off his
six - pack abs.
He was a real stud, Sanjay Dutt became a heartthrob instantly, reached the peak of his career, but the strains of youth drifted him to the life of uncertainty and insecurity.
In fortunate times,
the brooding master played antagonist roles, where the hero is volatile,
rightly acceptable as a true Viking, Sanjay Dutt has performed strong, defiant,
rebellious characters, he could be dacoit, a lover boy, raider, commander and a
whimsical comedian, however in reality, easy going and naive Sanjay had
turbulent life, wandered the uneven rocky roads, despite bumpy ride people
continue to have genuine empathy for him.
A man who did not take
himself too seriously, Sanjay Dutt is lion-hearted generous, open, interesting
and a very likeable man.
Vinod Khanna - A Dashing Hero
Vinod Khanna with
well-defined features, masculine face, sharp jaw and perfectly defined cleft
chin, handsome profile, rugged traits and effervescent posture was modern-day
robust hero, could be noticed from afar. An action actor, Vinod Khanna with shy
smile was a dashing man, forged ahead as a meek, gutsy and bashful in the
films, he couldn’t be knuckled down in adventurous settings.
‘’He was absolutely dashing, the
macho man but also someone with whom you could converse on a variety of
subjects’’.
Asha Parekh
Vinod Khanna with good
physique started as a hard-hitting bandit and villain but his handsomeness,
overpowering and commanding presence ascertained him as multiskilled performer.
A bespectacled Vinod Khanna sported a thin moustache and proved his consistent
quality with subdued performances in offbeat films, which veiled his quick
adeptness for different personifications in contrast to earlier familiar aggressive
roles, he earned a reputation of an accomplished actor.
A gentle, soft spoken, humble and a respected man, Vinod Khanna known for his high-and-mighty reliable depiction in multi starrers, was clear and convincing, left his own mark with good acting skills. In his prime years, Vinod Khanna, a leading actor was well-liked and favoured hero, had his own fan following. He overcame his heroic struggles, was the only actor who could have eclipsed Amitabh Bachchan at the box office, but at the pinnacle of his career, his personal beliefs guided him to quit films and he followed the spiritual path. He made his comeback to film world in early 80’s and bounced back with big blockbusters.
Vinod Khanna is
remembered as a talented performer in his own right, would have been top star
but his destiny denied him the number one spot in industry.
Dev Anand - An
Evergreen Charmer
An Evergreen charmer,
stylish Dev Anand with naughty eyes and mischievous smile, thick hair front
puff, impish, full of vibrant and polished appeal, was a fascinating man with
liberal ideas. Dev Anand was intelligent, elusive, humble and a modern
gentleman, who had a voluble, attractive and popular appeal.
Dev Anand known as
India’s ‘Gregory Peck’, was well-read guide with active energy, magnanimity,
had transient magic and glamour with astounding qualities, which extended
beyond human comprehension, his eager amiability of manner, wonderful ease and
virtue endeared him to public.
Dev Anand was a romantic hero, a captivating gambler and a smart officer, more drawn to cosmopolitanism, he expressed his mettle with prescient mind, literary charm, and hard work ethic, which brought revolution in Indian cinema.
‘’Dev was the finest man in
the film industry. He was decency personified. He was a charmer and a gentleman
to the core. He was forever smiling and had such a pleasing personality; he was
always full of life. He was exuberant and youthful, good, courteous and a
cultured person, he was ahead of his time’’.
Waheeda Rehman
He had a glowing aura
of fresh vigour and exercised a great charm over his contemporaries, Dev Anand
with long collars, caps, colourful scarves and jackets, appeared completely
western, his rapid dialogues, legendary walk, striking mannerisms and graciousness
created his magic as he invigorated the hearts of the audience.
He was an explorer of
contemporary stories and discovered some of the best talent in the Industry,
the best modern musical compositions were showcased by him. A true gentleman, Dev Anand’s long-lasting
melodic, effective and winsome charm, constantly inspires the generations.
Dilip Kumar - A
Legendary Thespian
Dilip Kumar armed with
natural personal charm and inborn skills, was eloquent, learned, articulate and
cultured, famous as a ‘Tragedy King’ in cinema, he was the first ever Indian
actor destined for greatness, with emperor’s colossal personality and steady
authority, Dilip Kumar was the perfect master of the times, created his aura of
powerful command, which remains unmatched, he remarkably touched and conquered
Indian masses and cinema.
‘’I used to ask mirror, if I
can become Dilip Kumar? His words speak
to the soul. Dilip Kumar is that the brightest star whose shine I stole to
light my desires’’.
Dharmendra
Dilip Kumar, a
distinguished orator with intellectual brilliancy had the command of a literary
genius and poet, his deep diction has the rich poetic essence, his dynamism,
enticement and aesthetic form, bares instinctive and abiding power of an
eminent and true Thespian.
He had contagious charisma, Dilip Kumar was the quintessence of perfection, a product of finest art, with penetrating mastery, brilliant artistry and powerful supremacy. His effortless iconic masterpieces were based on realities of life, real life struggles, events and historical dramas with high level performances, he portrayed tragic dramatic characters with grace, elegance and poise.
A Thespian par
excellence, Dilip Kumar is the greatest actor of all times, widely revered and
respected by the millennial generation, he is a unrivalled living legend.
Shammi Kapoor- A delightful
Charmer
Shammi Kapoor belonging
to celebrated first film family, was tall, appealing, charming and a civilized
man, the only actor who made his identity with his own distinctive genre in the
times of the famous ‘Trio’, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand. Shammi
Kapoor was witty and entertaining, his glassy eyes were always shining,
rightfully, a quick glance of those clear, sparky eyes dazzled the silver
screen. Shammi’s glittering outfits matched his personality and conveyed
abundant liveliness and sense of humour on the screen.
‘’Shammi Kapoor was
breathtakingly handsome, no doubt about it, he was a very nice human being and
a great actor”.
Mumtaz
His inventive,
spontaneous and positive body language in break neck dancing created pleasing
identity and singularity, he vigorously added magic to twist, acrobatic moves, gymnastics
stunts and tap dancing with hugely popular beats. Shammi Kapoor illustrated
funny and eccentric mien of moves and shakes, made dancing popular in India way
back in 60’s.
Shammi Kapoor with unique style was picture perfect mish mash of comedy, drama and music, his career took up swing as he rocked and rolled swiftly in flowing melodious tunes, his maverick style and light films built humor, he uplifted the electrifying hilarity and comic absurdity in showbiz.
Shammi Kapoor, a good and
polite man had true regal dignity, as he grew old, sported a neat beard, he
looked more aristocratic.
These men are the
drivers of beauty, desirability and allurement, did not need any artificial
make up or props to enhance their intrinsic charm, suaveness and charisma.
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Anuradha Singh
22nd
March,2021
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