Satyajeet Puri recalls Dharmendra’s dauntless stand against the underworld
Satyajeet Puri recalls Dharmendra’s dauntless stand against the underworld
Actor-director Satyajeet Puri shared legendary actor Dharmendra’s brave confrontation with the underworld amidst its peak influence in the Indian Film Industry.
The actor-director marvels his fearless attitude. Over an interview Satyajeet Puri has shared screen space with Dharmendra in the 80s At that time, around the underworld was very strong. Many actors would get scared if they were summoned. But Dharamendra and his family never feared them. He would tell them, ‘If you come, the whole Sahnewal will come from Punjab. You have 10 people, but he has an army. One word from him and trucks full of people will come from Punjab to fight. Don’t mess around.
Satyajeet Puri, son of veteran actor Satyen Puri, began his career as a child artist. Over the years, he has appeared in a range of roles, from intense dramas to commercial entertainers. In addition to acting, Satyajeet has directed and produced projects. He has shared screen space with Dharmendra in several notable films over the years. Their collaborations include Rajput Betaab Taqdeer Ka Badshah Batwara, and Izzatdaar
The 89-year-old actor was last seen in Amit Joshi’s romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
He shared screen space with Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Dimple Kapadia, Rakesh Bedi, Rajesh Kumari, and Anubha Fatehpuria. He also made a grand return in Karan Johar’s 2023 romantic drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. Dharmendra will reunite with acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, after their collaboration in Johnny Gaddaar, for the upcoming war biopic Ikkis 2025
The film chronicles the heroic life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, who sacrificed his life at 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Ikkis is slated for a theatrical release in December 2025..
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