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Filmmaker Recalls Dharmendra-Manoj Kumar Tiff
4 Nov
Summary
- Manoj Kumar accidentally bumped Dharmendra on set.
- Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar are both deceased.
- The incident occurred during the filming of 'Maidaan-E-Jung'.
Filmmaker KC Bokadia recounted a lighthearted moment from the 1995 film 'Maidaan-E-Jung', which featured a notable cast including Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, and Akshay Kumar.
Bokadia shared that there were some underlying issues between Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar. During a song sequence, Manoj Kumar inadvertently bumped into Dharmendra with his shoulder.
Dharmendra reacted by giving Bokadia a significant look, to which the director quietly advised him to let it go. This behind-the-scenes moment adds a touch of human drama to the film's history.
Both celebrated actors from this anecdote are no longer alive. Dharmendra, known as Bollywood's 'He-Man', passed away on November 24, 2025. Manoj Kumar, famed for his patriotic roles, died on April 4, 2025.
