Updated On: 27 November, 2025 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Khan remembered Dharmendra’s warmth and mischievous charm as he recounted a dramatic incident from their 1966 Haqeeqat shoot. His tribute comes as the industry mourns the legendary actor’s passing on November 24

Dharmendra, Sanjay Khan and Salman Khan
Actor Dharmendra dies on November 24. His demise left a gaping hole in the industry. Many celebrities recalled and shared their fondest memories with the superstar who gave six decades of his life to the movies. Actor and director Sanjay Khan took a trip down memory lane as he recalled an unforgettable moment with Dharmendra on the sets of their 1966 film Haqeeqat.
Khan recounted how a routine walk to the officers’ mess in Leh during the shoot of Haqeeqat took a dramatic turn when a rifle was suddenly aimed at them. In his recent post on Instagram, Sanjay paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and co-star Dharmendra. He reminisced about their early days on the sets of Haqeeqat in Leh in 1966, long before Dharmendra became a superstar.