Meet Manali family who supported Dharmendra when he was not a superstar

Meet Manali family who supported Dharmendra when he was not a superstar

A family in Manali has cherished a decades-old photograph of Dharmendra, taken during his visit. Their deep connection with the actor has been passed down through generations, and Dharmendra values this bond as well.

Dharmendra,hailed as ‘He-Man’ of Indian cinema, is one of those stars who made a name for himself in the film industry on his own.

Notwithstanding being in the industry for 65 years, yet, even today his status and stardom is intact. Fans consider him a down-to-earth star. However, when Dharmendra was going through a period of struggle, many people became his support. Some supported him in his career, while some supported him in his personal life. Dharmendra’s own family and children always stood by him, but there is also a family in Manali, which considered Dharmendra a ‘star’ when he was nothing. He was struggling in films and many people did not even know him.

This family has preserved the photograph of actor Dharmendra till date, which was taken decades ago when the actor went to Manali. Dharmendra settled in the hearts of this family to such an extent that the couple who had taken the photograph of Dharmendra with them, after their demise, their next generation has preserved that photograph of Dharmendra. They have created a connection. And Dharmendra has also preserved that connection.

Dharmendra has a special attachment to Manali. He shot many films here in his career. He visited Manali many times. When Dharmendra went to Manali in the early days of his career, he formed such a deep bond with a family that he also connected his heart with the new generation.

Dharmendra shared his photo on his Twitter account in the year 2022, which a couple from Manali had clicked with the actor about 60 years ago.

News Edit KV Raman