What was the 'Sher' film project that Dharmendra was involved in?

Filmmaker Anil Sharma has revealed details about 'Sher,' a shelved spy thriller that was planned to star Dharmendra in a James Bond-inspired role in the 1980s.

How did 'Sher' connect Dharmendra and Anil Sharma?

Although 'Sher' never made it to the screen, it became the starting point of a successful creative journey between Sharma and Dharmendra, leading to their collaboration on four action-packed films in the late 80s and early 90s.

What happened to the 'Sher' project?

Despite a promising start, with a grand mahurat and a "big star cast," the 'Sher' project was ultimately shelved due to issues from the producers' side, leaving behind an intriguing cinematic treasure from the past.

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Dharmendra's Shelved Spy Thriller 'Sher' Revealed: A Glimpse into the 80s Cinematic Treasure

16 Nov

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Summary

Filmmaker Anil Sharma shares rare poster and memories of 'Sher', a big-scale spy thriller starring Dharmendra
The film was planned before Sharma's 1987 hit 'Hukumat' and aimed to present Dharmendra in a James Bond-like avatar
Despite a promising start, 'Sher' was shelved due to issues from the producers' side

In a fascinating look back at the 1980s, filmmaker Anil Sharma has revisited the story of 'Sher', a shelved spy thriller that was meant to star the legendary Dharmendra in a James Bond-like avatar. As fans across the country pray for the 89-year-old actor's recovery, Sharma has shared rare insights into this little-known cinematic project.

According to Sharma, 'Sher' was planned before their 1987 hit 'Hukumat' and was envisioned as a big-scale spy film that would showcase Dharmendra in a stylish, larger-than-life role. The director revealed that the film had a "big star cast" and was launched with a grand mahurat at Mumbai's Hotel Sea Rock, with dialogues written by Kadar Khan and music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.