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Filmmaker Regrets Never Working With Dharmendra
8 Sep
Summary
- Rajkumar Santoshi regrets not collaborating with Dharmendra.
- He called Dharmendra the 'best actor and best human being'.
- Dharmendra passed away in November 2025 at age 89.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi recently shared a deep personal regret about never directing the iconic actor Dharmendra. Santoshi lauded Dharmendra, calling him the "best actor" and "best human being," and expressed sorrow over the missed opportunity to collaborate. He emphasized that Dharmendra's immense talent was perhaps underestimated, noting his remarkable performances in films by various renowned directors and his success across different genres.
Santoshi admitted that the thought of not working with Dharmendra, despite their proximity, often brought him to tears. The legendary actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89 following an extended illness. His residence was in Juhu, Mumbai.
In related news, Rajkumar Santoshi recently directed Dharmendra's elder son, Sunny Deol, in the period drama 'Batwara 1947'. This film, set against the backdrop of India's 1947 partition, received a mixed reception upon its release during the Independence Day weekend.
