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Dharmendra Recalls Heckling Hrishikesh Mukherjee Over 'Anand' Role
25 Nov
Summary
- Dharmendra once called director Hrishikesh Mukherjee repeatedly at night.
- He was upset about losing the role in 'Anand' to Rajesh Khanna.
- The legendary actor had been admitted to hospital and was 89 years old.
Legendary actor Dharmendra recently passed away at the age of 89. Following his death, a throwback anecdote has resurfaced, detailing an instance where Dharmendra aggressively pursued a role in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's iconic film 'Anand'. Dharmendra recounted how, after discovering Rajesh Khanna had been cast, he spent an entire night repeatedly calling Mukherjee to demand the part.
During the incident, Dharmendra, while under the influence, conveyed his disappointment to Mukherjee, questioning why the role he was told about went to another actor. He described how he continuously dialed the landline, but Mukherjee calmly urged him to sleep. This memorable interaction highlights the passionate and sometimes dramatic artistic relationships within the industry.
Dharmendra, a celebrated matinee idol, had a significant collaboration with Hrishikesh Mukherjee, starring in films like 'Anupama' and 'Chupke Chupke'. His recent passing brings renewed attention to his illustrious career and the fond, often quirky, memories associated with his professional life.
