Dharmendra’s passing saddens Bollywood, but his spirit lives on. Filmmaker Anil Sharma recalls the 71-year-old’s joy while shooting ‘Apne’, tearfully moved by his story. In a dramatic scene, he rode his bike in front of a train amidst 10,000 cheering fans. The film reunited him with his sons Sunny and Bobby, blending action with raw emotion – without the need for glycerine.
Dharmendra His passing has left the film world saddened, but his legendary determination and strong presence on screen continue to inspire many. exit Anil Sharma He once shared a visual memory from the shoot of the film ‘Apne’, where the 71-year-old actor stunned the entire crew by going beyond what was expected in a single scene. Joyful buds and deep feelings Over many years of working together, Sharma noticed Dharmendra’s cheerful nature while shooting for Apne. As reported in News18, he noted the profound impact the story had on the legend. “He was very happy while shooting for Apne. He was very happy while shooting for Apne,” Sharma said, highlighting the actor’s emotional attachment to the project. “He would cry and get emotionally choked up whenever he listened to the story or watched the movie later.”
The crowd fuels an epic bike chase. The director shared a memorable moment from Apni, saying, “I remember a shot in Apni. Dharmendra was on a bike, racing with a running train. About 10,000 to 15,000 people turned up on the sets, and started chanting, ‘Dharmendra!’ Dharmendra!” Sharma revealed how the energy of the huge audience fueled the actor. “Dharam ji was so excited that he overtook the train on his bike, even on the rocky track next to the railway tracks.
“An on-screen family landmark, ‘Apne’ marks a deeply personal milestone for Dharmendra, as he is alone on screen with his sons Sunny and Bobby for the first time. Sharma emphasized on crafting a story rooted in emotion and not pure action. The director said that he did not want an action film with the three together. There can be an event, but there has to be an underlying emotion in the story as well. So, it took a year or a year and a half to write the story, but it worked. Highlight the heart tugging scene Sharma also shared the emotional moment from the film that touched him deeply. “It’s empty, and there’s silence,” he said. Then he spoke to the marks of his son’s blood on the carpet. Wow, what a sight! Dharam ji is extraordinary when it comes to emotion. People say his work and comedy are great, but I say Dharam ji is the best at everything, but his emotion really sticks. It feels very real. And he never puts down glycerin.”
None of the three Deols do. “Just tears flowing from their eyes.”
