Dharmendra passes away: Shatrughan Sinha was the first choice for playing Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai character alongside Dharmendra. Here are some other films in which they appeared together.

Dharmendra’s sad demise has sent shockwaves in the industry among fans and Bollywood. Several actors and close friends have been sharing their condolences and heartfelt tributes over the veteran star’s demise. Dharmendra, one of the legendary artists of Indian cinema, passes away at the age of 89, a few days before his birthday. Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Govinda, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, and many others were spotted at the crematorium ground for paying his last rites..
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Shatrughan Sinha, who is Dharmendra’s very close family friend, penned a sweet and emotional social media post for him. Hailing him as a true Bharat Ratna and He-Man, Shatrughan Sinha wrote, “Heartbroken, pained & deeply saddened by the passing away of our dearest family friend, our elder brother, people's hero, @aapkadharm Most loved, son of the soil, pride of Punjab /Maharashtra a 'Bharat Ratna" in true sense, down to earth, kind & a humble human being. He will be remembered forever for his great contributions to the film industry/ cinema. A personality in totality an era of 'He Man/Star' has gone. My first 'Hero' & People's Hero' in the film industry is no more. It is an irreparable & irreplaceable loss to all of us & the entire film industry.“
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Not many people know, but Shatrughan Sinha was the first choice for playing Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai character alongside Dharmendra. However, the duo of Shatrughan Sinha and Dharmendra still appeared in a lot of films together. Here are some of these films to revisit on OTT.
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The plot revolves around a police inspector (Shatrughan Sinha), who gets tangled with a mentally deranged man (Dharmendra) as a prime suspect. Their fates are intertwined with a shared past. Nirupa Roy, Jaya Parada, and others appear in the lead.
Featuring the trio of Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, and Rakhi, this romantic thriller film revolves around an eccentric scientist as his invention threatens to cause a loss to a businessman, who makes a plan to eliminate risks with a love trap.
Packed with a star-studded ensemble cast of Mithun Chakraborty, Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Kimi Katkar, and others, this action film revolves around drama, betrayal, and secrets.
Where to watch: YouTube
Dharmendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shatrughan Sinha, and others round out the ensemble. The story follows an army officer who turns to crime after police fail to offer him justice. Be it action or revenge, the movie is packed with entertainment.
Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan, and Zeenat Aman, Teesri Aankh revolves around a family whose life gets ruined when the patriarch confesses to having another son from his first marriage. Shatrughan Sinha and Dharmendra play stepsons in this action drama film.
Where to watch: YouTube
Q. What is Dharmendra's last film?
A. Dharmendra is set to play a father of the titular character in the war biopic Ikkis.
Q. When to watch Dharmendra's Ikkis?
A. Ikkis is set to premiere in the theater on December 25.
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