This Dharmendra film was a golden jubilee at the box office, ruling the theatres for 50 weeks.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Born in Nasrali, Punjab, Dharmendra was captivated by the idea of ​​becoming an actor from a young age. Initially, he loved watching films, and then his desire to appear on screen became so strong that he moved to Mumbai to fulfill his dream.

Dharmendra 's first film, "Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere," was released in 1960. While it wasn't a hit, it certainly brought him some popularity. After six years of struggle, he achieved stardom, and his first superhit film garnered such a strong following that it ran for 50 weeks in theaters. 

This film of Dharmendra was a superhit

Dharmendra's film, a golden jubilee hit, made him an overnight star. He became the he-man of cinema. Dharmendra, who started as a romantic hero, emerged as an action hero with this film. This film was Phool Aur Patthar, released in 1966.  

Dharmendra's magic lasted for 50 weeks

Phool Aur Patthar is a Hindi romantic drama film directed and produced by O. P. Ralhan. It starred Dharmendra, Meena Kumari, Shashikala, and O. P. Ralhan. The film was a golden jubilee hit. It ran nonstop for 50 weeks, and audiences went crazy for Dharmendra. His shirtless scene in the film brought whistling to theaters.

Dharmendra's pairing with Meena Kumari was a hit

The success of Phool Aur Patthar led to a line of producers and directors lining up for Dharmendra. He became the highest-paid actor in the 1970s. After Rajesh Khanna, filmmakers were eager to cast Dharmendra in films. Dharmendra's pairing with Meena Kumari was so popular that they worked together in films like Baharon Ki Manzil, Chandan Ka Palana, and Majhli Didi. 

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