Sharmila shares her fond memories working with Dharmendra
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday November 24 at the age of 89.
In an interaction with the media,Sharmila Tagore fondly revisited one of her most cherished memories of working with the legendary star – shooting the iconic song Chhalka Yeh Jaam from
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost.
The actress recalled how the song’s shoot stretched far beyond its scheduled hours. They shot till 10 o’clock but couldn’t finish the song, so continued the next day.
The timing, however, posed a personal dilemma. She was expected at a Test match – “the West Indies were playing,” she noted – and was scheduled to fly to Kolkata the following morning. Not sure how to manage both commitments, she turned to Dharmendra for help.
She added that she requested him to extend the shoot, and not only did he agree, he was incredibly generous.
As per Sharmila, they resumed filming through the night and shot till 7 o’clock in the morning, and then she rushed to the airport. She couldn’t hink of any other hero who would have cooperated like Dharam ji.
She recalled how Dharmendra kept the atmosphere light regardless the long hours. He would go and lie down in his dressing room for a little while, then return and give the shot all in such good humour. He would say, ‘Well, hope we win. Hope India wins.
Over a soft laugh she added, they didn’t… of course, we lost.” Yet, what remains with her is not the match, but his warmth. “Still, she remembers his generosity. He has been a wonderful co-star to work with.
Reflecting on their collaborations, Sharmila also remarked that Dharmendra “deserved a National Award for Chupke Chupke,” lauding his effortless comic brilliance.
harmila Tagore recalls how Dharmendra shot Chhalka Ye Jaam
Till 7 AM next morning.
No other hero would done it
News Edit KV Raman
