8 movies that make Dharmendra great  

Team OTTplay

Bollywood’s He-Man 

With a filmography spanning over 200 films, Dharmendra is one of the most iconic actors whose fandom is not limited to just one generation. Here are some of his best performances:  

Resham Ki Dori  

This social drama film stars Dharmendra as an orphan, Ajit, who is a caring elder sibling. His performance as a brother stuck in personal crises and twisted fate earned him praise.  

Chupke Chupke  

With a star-studded ensemble, this lighthearted comedy is one of the most acclaimed performances of Dharmendra. He played a botany professor.  

Raja Jani

This superhit drama film stars the hit pair of Dharmendra and Hema Malini. He plays a manipulative man, Raja, who brings an imposter to fulfil his ulterior motives.  

Sholay

This Bollywood cult film sealed Dharmendra’s popularity for generations. He played a free-spirited criminal named Veeru in the movie.  

The Burning Train

Dharmendra showed off his acting prowess through the layered character of Ashok, who struggles with life. But his bravery saves train passengers stuck in a tragedy.  

Mera Gaon Mera Desh  

This action-drama film is a game changer in Dharmendra’s career as it launched him as a bankable action hero. It came with a shift in his cinematic offerings. 

Pratiggya 

The action film with slapstick humour garnered Dharmendra significant fame due to his comedic timing, as he earned the moniker of a 'masterpiece in comedy'. 

Jeevan Mrityu  

An edgy crime drama film, it revolves around an honest bank employee who is wrongfully framed for theft. That leads him to exact revenge on his wrongdoers.