Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to his Sholay co-star late Dharmendra throughout a current episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. It featured the solid and crew of Ikkis, which is the late actor’s ultimate movie earlier than his passing in November. He was 89.
In Ikkis, Dharmendra essays the function of the daddy of Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. The conflict hero, who misplaced his life through the 1971 India-Pakistan battle at simply 21, is portrayed within the movie by Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda.
Talking on the present, Bachchan described Ikkis as a parting present that Dharmendra left behind for cinema lovers. He mirrored on the veteran actor’s lifelong devotion to his craft. He famous that true artists proceed creating till their ultimate moments. Bachchan referred to Dharmendra not merely as a person however as an emotion, one which lives on as each a reminiscence and a blessing.
Director Sriram Raghavan, who had beforehand collaborated with Dharmendra within the 2007 movie Johnny Gaddar, stated working with him on Ikkis held particular significance. He expressed gratitude that Dharmendra’s ultimate onscreen look was in a movie he directed, including that the actor delivered an distinctive efficiency.
Jaideep Ahlawat, who performs a Pakistani military officer within the movie and shares a number of scenes with Dharmendra, additionally spoke concerning the expertise. He stated that regardless of Dharmendra’s towering stature in cinema, his presence on set felt heat and familial relatively than intimidating.
Bachchan additionally revisited a lighter second from the units of Sholay. He shared a humorous anecdote from the movie’s taking pictures in Bengaluru. He recalled Dharmendra’s wrestling energy. He hilariously revealed that the ache seen in his dying scene was real as a result of Dharmendra had held him tightly through the shot.
Raghavan revealed that he was initially trying to solid a youthful actor for Ikkis when producer Dinesh Vijan advised Agastya Nanda. He famous that the newcomer reminded him of Bachchan’s look in Saat Hindustani.
Agastya, in the meantime, stated the movie gave him an opportunity to see a extra playful facet of his grandfather, who’s in any other case fairly severe at dwelling. He added that each Bachchan and Raghavan suggested him to stay dedicated to significant work and keep targeted on the craft.
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