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Dharmendra's Jealousy: Confessed Rivalry with SRK
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Dharmendra expressed envy of Shah Rukh Khan's romantic roles with young actresses.
- The veteran actor believed his film 'Apne' deserved better promotion by the Deols.
- Shah Rukh Khan once shed tears introducing Dharmendra for a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89. Tributes have flooded in, highlighting the deep bond he shared with many, particularly Shah Rukh Khan. In a throwback revelation, Dharmendra confessed to feeling jealous of SRK, lamenting his own missed opportunities to romance younger actresses on screen.
He recalled an instance where Shah Rukh Khan advised the Deol family on better film promotion, specifically regarding their movie 'Apne'. Dharmendra acknowledged that while Sunny Deol was not keen on extensive promotions, he understood SRK's point about market visibility.
The camaraderie between the two stars was evident when Shah Rukh Khan emotionally introduced Dharmendra at the Filmfare Awards. Dharmendra, in turn, referred to SRK as his 'chota bhai' (younger brother), acknowledging the competition and inspiration found in the younger generation of actors.
