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GH News March 31, 2025 05:06 PM

Dharmendra who is called the He-Man of Indian cinema is one of those stars who made a name for himself in the film industry on his own. Dharmendra has been in the film industry for 65 years but even today his status and stardom is intact. Fans consider him a down-to-earth star. However when Dharmendra started in films and 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. Dharmendras 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. Read on.
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.
While Dharmendra later became a big star in films that couple left this world after facing the vagaries of time and circumstances. But before leaving the photo she had taken with Dharmendra was handed over to the new generation. That generation has preserved Dharmendras photo in their home even after 60 years.
When Dharmendra went to Manali in 2022 he met the family of the same couple. This family has now progressed and has also built a luxurious house but never forgotten their roots. When Dharmendra reached to meet this family he was given a warm welcome. Then the actor shared a picture with them and wrote on Twitter A poor villagers impossible dream of visiting Manali. Look at the love of these hospitable people and their young generation. They kept my first picture safe which was when I had yet to prove myself as an actor. They have a lot of love and respect for me.
Dharmendra was born in Sahnewal village of Ludhiana district of Punjab. His father was a school teacher but the rural environment is deeply ingrained in Dharmendra. This is the reason why despite spending 65 years in films and showbiz he lives a simple life. Dharmendra does farming in his farmhouse and grows fruits and vegetables. His acting career is also going on simultaneously.