Arshi Khanam
Veteran superstar Dharmendra delivered several iconic performances. However, some of his highly promising films were shelved midway. Take a look:
Dharmendra started an ambitious project titled Sher after delivering a power performance in Hukumat, but it was later shelved.
Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi were supposed to star in a film titled Bichhoo. However, it was shelved and was revived years later with Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji.
Gulzar envisioned an adaptation of Saratchandra's classic tragedy with Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore and Hema Malini. Later, it was shelved.
Dharmendra was set to headline a star-studded ensemble cast with Suniel Shetty and Sonali Bendre. However, it was cancelled midway.
Ramesh Sippy wanted to cast the Seeta Aur Geeta duo of Dharmendra and Hema Malini. However, it could never materialise.
The epic Sholay duo of Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra was envisioned for Mohan Kumar's film. But the project couldn't take off.