Celebrate Dharmendra’s Legacy: 10 Iconic Films to Stream Before His Final Release Ikkis
Revisit Dharmendra’s timeless films this weekend as fans celebrate his legacy ahead of his final release.
The sudden passing of Dharmendra on November 24, 2025, has plunged Indian cinema into mourning, ending an era defined by the original “He-Man,” whose towering screen presence, dimpled smile, and thunderous voice shaped Bollywood for six decades. From a shy newcomer in 1960s romantic dramas to the action juggernaut of the 1970s and the dignified patriarch of later years, Dharmendra’s 300-plus films remain a treasure trove of nostalgia. His final release, the war drama Ikkis, arrives in theaters on December 25—a bittersweet farewell that makes this weekend the perfect time to revisit the classics that made him immortal.
No celebration of Dharmendra is complete without Sholay (Prime Video), where his Veeru became the heartbeat of India’s greatest masala film. The drunken water-tank suicide bluff, the coin toss with Jai, and the legendary line “Basanti, in kutton ke saamne mat nachna” are moments etched in pop culture. His crackling chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan and playful romance with Hema Malini’s Basanti gave the revenge saga its soul.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Chupke Chupke (Prime Video) revealed a different Dharmendra—mischievous, understated, and brilliantly funny. As botany professor Parimal Tripathi masquerading as a driver to fool his brother-in-law, he delivered comic timing that rivalled the best in the business. Surrounded by legends like Sharmila Tagore and Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, he proved he could steal scenes without ever raising his voice.
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Seeta Aur Geeta (JioHotstar) showcased the magic that happened whenever Dharmendra shared the frame with real-life love Hema Malini. Playing the rough-edged but golden-hearted Raka, he brought swagger and tenderness in equal measure, helping the iconic scene where he teaches the once-timid Geeta to fight back remain one of Bollywood’s most empowering moments.
In the 1977 fantasy spectacle Dharam Veer (Prime Video), Dharmendra unleashed full-throttle swashbuckling glory—sword fights, roaring lions, elaborate costumes, and gravity-defying stunts. Paired with Jeetendra as his long-lost brother, he embodied the larger-than-life heroism that defined 1970s escapist cinema. Pure, unadulterated weekend entertainment.
As tributes continue to pour in and fans prepare for Ikkis, these timeless films serve as the ultimate reminder of why Dharmendra will forever remain Bollywood’s evergreen superstar—a man who could make audiences laugh, cry, cheer, and fall in love, often in the same scene. Light a lamp, press play, and let the legend live on.
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