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Dharmendra death: Shobhaa De walks down the memory lane remembering the legend
Updated On: 25 November, 2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Shobhaa De
A tribute to the handsome titan who rose from the fields of Punjab to rule Bollywood with raw charm, quiet dignity, and a heart that stayed simple even when superstardom chased him
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‘Aap Ka Dharam’, as he fondly called himself on social media, built a unique identity — the rustic farmer actor from Punjab. A hatta katta Jat more at home on a tractor than in a Mercedes. That was him. The real deal. Authentic and adorable. A man proud of his roots in an industry full of insecure actors, craving for attention by creating a fake aura around themselves. Dharmendra towered over his contemporaries and was Bollywood’s handsomest star. Simply by being himself, he won over everyone he met.
The term ‘Garam Dharam’ was coined by me. There was a natural hotness about him. He projected unbridled virility. Women would throw themselves unabashedly at him, and he would always oblige them with his undivided attention. His good looks and amazing physique made him a babe-magnet, but it was his chivalry that made women feel safe and comfortable in his presence. Dharmendra did not give a lecherous vibe, unlike his more predatory rivals — he didn’t need to! Women fell in droves for his natural charm, and soon a legend grew around his impressive prowess. He was not a cheap, sly, filmi flirt, like the rest. Macho, oh yes! But he was also gallant and protective.
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