'End is nowhere near': Dharmendra hoped to work till death
What's the story
Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89, had once said he wanted to die "with his boots on." In a 1983 interview with Hindustan Times, the actor was asked if he thought his career was over since he wasn't as busy as before. To this, he replied, "As an actor, I believe in dying with my boots on."
Career outlook
'I have enough films even today'
Despite his decreased workload, Dharmendra was confident about his career. He said, "I believe in dying with my boots on. And in that respect, 'the end' is certainly nowhere near as far as I can tell you." He added that he wasn't as busy as before but didn't resent it. "By the grace of God, I have enough films even today," he said.
Career highlights
Dharmendra's career and legacy in Bollywood
Dharmendra, who debuted on the silver screen in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, became a household name in the mid-1960s with films like Ayee Milan Ki Bela and Phool Aur Patthar. He ruled the industry from the 1960s to the '80s with films like Ankhen, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, Raja Jani among others.
Final project
Dharmendra's film 'Ikkis' set for release posthumously
The "He-Man" of Bollywood, true to his word, passed away with his boots on as his film Ikkis, starring Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat, is set to be released on December 25. His look from the film was released earlier today. The actor kept appearing in mainstream Hindi movies such as Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024).