Ikkis actor Jaideep Ahlawat reveals how Dharmendra was on set: ‘He makes you feel like…’
Almost a month after veteran superstar Dharmendra passed away, fans got one last chance to witness his magic on the silver screen with Ikkis. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film follows the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who attained martyrdom during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. In the film, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda played the role of Arun, whereas Dharam Paaji portrayed the role of Arun’s father Brigadier Madan Lal Khetarpal (Retd.). Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who played Brigadier Jaan Mohammad Nisar from Pakistan in Ikkis, has now revealed how Dharmendra was on set. Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat Remembering Dharmendra in an interview with TOI, Jaideep Ahlawat shared, “The whole country, I think, all cinema lovers, there was not a soul who didn’t feel bad. I felt a void while promoting Ikkis. I wish he were there, in all these promotions. He should have been with us to watch this film, to see his work.” He went on to add, “So, anyway, this is a hollow hypothetical thought. It’s destiny, …
