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Oscars telecast in-charge defends Dharmendra snub, says ‘people are always left out’, calls tribute ‘the best ever’ | Bollywood News

Oscars telecast in-charge defends Dharmendra snub, says ‘people are always left out’, calls tribute ‘the best ever’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 11:08 AM IST The omission of veteran actor Dharmendra from the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars  left many in the Indian film industry disappointed. Several celebrities, including Hema Malini and Shatrughan Sinha, expressed their dismay after after the legendary actor, who passed away in December at the age of 89, was not featured in the tribute. Rob Mills, EVP of unscripted and alternative entertainment at Walt Disney Television, has finally responded to the backlash. Final call with Academy of Motion Speaking to Variety, Mills clarified that the final call on who is included in the segment lies with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Defending the process, he said, “It is hard. I think it’s the hardest thing they possibly do.” He added, “It’s always difficult when they are villainised for this. Yes, there are always people who are left out. Unfortunately, we are losing more and more people—especially legendary figures—every year, so it becomes the hardest needle to thread. I do think what they presented last …

‘Vibrant’ Dharmendra stayed up till 4 am to shoot a song in his last film Ikkis, shares choreographer Vijay Ganguly: ‘He was full of life’ | Bollywood News

‘Vibrant’ Dharmendra stayed up till 4 am to shoot a song in his last film Ikkis, shares choreographer Vijay Ganguly: ‘He was full of life’ | Bollywood News

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Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis marks the final on-screen appearance of late actor Dharmendra. After the veteran star’s death last month, fans have been waiting for the release of his last film. Now, in a new interview, choreographer Vijay Ganguly, who worked on Ikkis, opened up about his experience of working with Dharmendra, and shared that despite his old age, the star stayed up till 4 am to finish all his work. In the movie, Dharmendra can be seen playing the role of Arun Khetarpal’s father During a conversation with Mid-Day, he shared his experience as a “moment of pride” and called the 89-year-old “full of life.” “Shooting with Dharmendra was amazing as he was vibrant and full of life. He was awake till we completed the song at 4 am,” he revealed. The choreographer, who has worked on two tracks in the film, further added, “It was a moment of nostalgia for both of us. Dharamji had done a film earlier with my father (filmmaker Anil Ganguly) called Dushman Devta. During the shoot, he remembered my …

‘Dharmendra put his hand on my cheek and called me good-looking,’ recalls Jaideep Ahlawat: ‘Have felt his hand holding mine’ | Bollywood News

‘Dharmendra put his hand on my cheek and called me good-looking,’ recalls Jaideep Ahlawat: ‘Have felt his hand holding mine’ | Bollywood News

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Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis is set to hit the theatres soon, and in a recent panel discussion, the makers and cast members of the film spoke about their fond memories of working the late actor Dharmendra, who will be seen in this film. Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at 89. Agastya Nanda, who is the lead actor in the film, spoke about his fond memories with the late star. He called it an “experience of a lifetime” and said that it “means a lot to him.” He added that he shares a special connection with Dharamji, as the actor has worked extensively with the Bachchan family in the past. “You know, for me it’s very emotional, because Dharam ji has worked with four generations of my family. I had the privilege to share some screen space with him. I am extremely sad that he couldn’t see the love he deserves for the film, and it is very emotional for all of us,” he said. To give context, Agastya is the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan and …

Dharmendra was extremely smart throughout his career, says Rakesh Bedi: ‘He kept his arms open for everybody’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra was extremely smart throughout his career, says Rakesh Bedi: ‘He kept his arms open for everybody’ | Bollywood News

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Veteran actor Dharmendra may have left the world, but his legacy continues to shine brightly. The actor, who passed away on November 24 just days before turning 90, was a living legend—someone about whom everyone had only warm and affectionate things to say. Despite the immense fame he earned in the industry, he remained grounded and was known as “the man of the soil.” However, when he breathed his last, his family chose to cremate him privately, giving no opportunity for fans to pay their final respects. This left many admirers deeply disappointed, as they expressed their hurt and anger toward the family. Such reactions only reflected how profoundly he was loved. Through his active work, he continued to remain relevant and cherished, even by the younger generations. Now, his Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya co-star Rakesh Bedi has shared why Dharmendra continues to receive such overwhelming love. “Dharam ji was extremely smart throughout his career,” Rakesh Bedi told Galatta India. ALSO READ | ‘People wanted to see Shah Rukh Khan fall’: Anubhav Sinha …

Qurbani Jatt Di to Kankan De Ohle; Top 5 must-watch Punjabi films of He-Man on OTT

Qurbani Jatt Di to Kankan De Ohle; Top 5 must-watch Punjabi films of He-Man on OTT

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Dharmendra: Career, films and more Dharmendra began his career in the early 1960s and quickly became one of the most respected and popular actors in the Hindi film industry. Recently, due to a serious illness, he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he remained on life support for a long time. He passed away on November 24, 2025. Dharmendra’s popular Punjabi films On Dharmendra’s 90th birth anniversary, his fans are remembering him. On this special occasion, one can honor his legacy by watching some of his best Punjabi films on OTT platforms. His films still retain the same power, simplicity, and emotion. Double Di Trouble Double Di Trouble is a fun comedy film directed by Smeep Kang. This film is inspired by Shakespeare’s famous play Comedy of Errors. Dharmendra plays a father whose life is shaped by the arrival of his look-alike, leading to many hilarious events. The film is available on YouTube. Kankan De Ohle Kankan De Ohle is a socially charged film in which Dharmendra plays the character of Chaudhary. …

Dharmendra said yes to Hukumat in five minutes with a low signing amount, recalls Anil Sharma: ‘He even paid Rs 3 lakh to get the film on floors’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra said yes to Hukumat in five minutes with a low signing amount, recalls Anil Sharma: ‘He even paid Rs 3 lakh to get the film on floors’ | Bollywood News

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Anil Sharma has been deeply affected by Dharmendra‘s death. The filmmaker, who made five memorable movies with the veteran actor, recently recalled how the latter was instrumental in his 1987 breakthrough action film Hukumat getting materialized. Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 earlier this month. “He had a great sensibility for storytelling. When I went to narrate him the story of Hukumat, I didn’t have a proper story but only a five-minute idea. I was 25-26 years old. Dharmendra was a huge star,” recalled Sharma. He had already made two smaller films — Shradhanjali (1981) and Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983), starring Shashi Kapoor, Raakhee, and Zeenat Aman. Dharmendra used to call Anil Sharma by the nickname “chhutke” (the little one). Though the actor hadn’t watched Sharma’s past work, his brother, Ajit Deol, had told Dharmendra that Sharma had made two very good movies. “He heard the idea for five minutes by the watch. Today, actors listen to a narration for three hours and still don’t get the idea. He told me, ‘There …

Dharmendra told Anil Sharma ‘camera meri mehbooba hai’ in last meeting, asked him to write a role for his comeback | Bollywood News

Dharmendra told Anil Sharma ‘camera meri mehbooba hai’ in last meeting, asked him to write a role for his comeback | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who shared a long association with Dharmendra and directed him in several films, recently recalled his last meeting with the late superstar. Sharma revealed that during their conversation, Dharmendra expressed a deep desire to return to what he called his first love — cinema — and urged the filmmaker to write a powerful role for him. Speaking on Hussain Zaidi’s YouTube channel Hussain Zaidi Files, Anil said, “I went to meet Bobby Deol at their home in September. Dharmendra ji was sitting there and a lot of people used to come and meet him and he used to meet all of them. He met me also and hugged me. He asked me what am I doing?” Remembering Dharmendra’s heartfelt request, Sharma added, “He told me yaar Anil beta mere liye ek bahut kamaal ka role likh. Mujhe kuch karna hai abhi, camera meri mehbooba hai, woh mujhe bula rahi hai. Mujhe jaana hai uske paas. Kuch kar abhi. Koi aacha role likh (Write an amazing role for me. I want to do …

Dharmendra drunk-dialled Hrishikesh Mukherjee all night after being replaced by Rajesh Khanna in Anand: ‘I despised…’ | Bollywood News

Dharmendra drunk-dialled Hrishikesh Mukherjee all night after being replaced by Rajesh Khanna in Anand: ‘I despised…’ | Bollywood News

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The late legend Dharmendra, who passed away last week, was a true-blue icon of Bombay cinema. An actor who entertained generations for over six decades. In a career spanning more than 300 films, he held the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema. Dharmendra’s career unfolded alongside the meteoric rise of Rajesh Khanna and later Amitabh Bachchan, yet his popularity endured untouched. In an old interview with News Tak, he even spoke candidly about witnessing the “Khanna wave” and then the “Bachchan tsunami.” Dharmendra said: “When Rajesh Khanna arrived, he triggered this whole phenomenon, he became a superstar. I watched it unfold; I had never chased any of that. Phir Amitabh aaye, toh ahista ahista ye ‘bimaari’ badhni shuru hogayi (Then Amitabh came, and slowly this ‘fever’ of competition started spreading). And if I had wanted, you know I gave hits for 30 to 35 years, I could have easily ensured that no one else dominated the headlines. Even today, I could appear in every third TV channel. But …

Dharmendra was extremely smart throughout his career, says Rakesh Bedi: ‘He kept his arms open for everybody’ | Bollywood News

Shatrughan Sinha meets Sunny and Bobby Deol, pays tribute to ‘elder brother’ Dharmendra with unseen photos | Bollywood News

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Shatrughan Sinha, who entered the film industry about seven years after Dharmendra, shared the screen with the veteran star on several occasions. Their first collaboration was in the 1969 film Pyar Hi Pyar, where Sinha appeared as an uncredited villain. This was followed by a cameo in the 1971 classic Guddi, and later a full-fledged role in Dharmendra’s 1978 film Dillagi, in which Sinha played the role of an advocate. Over the years, their professional association blossomed into a warm friendship. Following Dharmendra’s demise, Sinha took to X to express his grief and his regret for being unable to attend the funeral or the prayer meet as he was away from Mumbai. On my return from Delhi, went with a very heavy sorrowful heart to our dearest family friend our elder brother’s @aapkadharamhome. It was a heart touching meeting his wonderful sons @iamsunnydeol Bobby Deol @thedeol, his attractive, charming wife Tanya their handsome sons… pic.twitter.com/mNi5NoeSHT — Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 29, 2025 He wrote: “On my return from Delhi, I went with a very heavy, …

When Esha Deol visited Dharmendra’s house first time in 30 years, touched step-mother Prakash Kaur’s feet: ‘Sunny bhaiya made arrangements’ | Bollywood News

When Esha Deol visited Dharmendra’s house first time in 30 years, touched step-mother Prakash Kaur’s feet: ‘Sunny bhaiya made arrangements’ | Bollywood News

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It has been four days since Indian cinema lost one of its most loved icons, Dharmendra. Tributes have poured in from across the country with colleagues remembering his warmth and generosity, and fans celebrating the charm and skill he brought to the screen for over six decades. But beyond his illustrious film career and immense popularity, Dharmendra’s personal life often drew attention, particularly his two marriages—first to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19, and later to Hema Malini when he was 45. Despite the controversy surrounding his second marriage, Dharmendra never divorced Prakash Kaur. He continued to remain present for both his families and ensured their individual dynamics were not disturbed. His first family lived in their long-standing home, and no one from his second family ever visited that house—until the day Esha Deol made a special request. In 2015, Dharmendra’s elder brother Ajit Deol, father of actor Abhay Deol, had become critically ill. Esha and Ahana shared a close bond with their uncle and cousin, and when his condition worsened, he was being …