Zeenat Aman recalls how Dharmendra and she helped each other with language on ‘Shalimar' shoot; see post

Veteran actor Zeenat Aman took to social media on August 8 to share throwback photos with her ‘favourite co-star’ Dharmendra from ‘Katilon Ke Kaatil’ (1981) and a still from the song ‘Naya Naya Hota Hai’ from the 1984 film ‘Jagir’.

Sharing the pictures, Zeenat wrote, ‘Some personal opinions, two throwback images, and an anecdote… catalysed by the discovery of these pictures yesterday! Of the many actors I had the privilege of being a costar to, Dharm ji was a favourite.’

‘Yes, he was strikingly handsome, but more importantly he was a down-to-earth gentleman. There were no pretences or airs about him, and that made me feel most comfortable on set. Dharm ji and I starred in a number of films together, including the international heist Shalimar. If you recall, I previously shared that this film was simultaneously shot in English and Hindi to cater to both audiences. Well, Dharm ji required assistance with his English dialogues and I required help with my Hindi. And so, post the daily shoot you would find each of us with our respective tutors, studiously running our lines for hours!’ she added.

Zeenat continued, ‘These pictures aren’t from Shalimar though. The first picture here is from the song Saare Bazaar Karenge Pyar from the film Kaatilon Ke Kaatil. It’s an excellent number, with a full-fledged gender role reversal! I posted this image first because I think people should have the right to dress as they please, without being threatened or assaulted. Perhaps the picturization of the song was meant to be comical, but its message is clear- dikha de ham mohabbat mein hai kitna dam, duniya maanegi maanegi maanegi mohabbat aise hoti hai (Let us show how strong love can be, the world will agree love is like this).’

She concluded, ‘The second picture is from the film Jagir. And I chose it because our look was sizzling in this number. I had on a glittering silver jumpsuit and Dharm ji had a matching one in black leather! The song is called Naya Naya Hota Hain Purana Purana, which could be quite a good heading for an essay about my Instagram debut! Have a wonderful day, everyone.’

Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra worked together in several movies such as ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat’ (1973), ‘Dharam-Veer’ (1977), ‘Shalimar’ (1978), ‘Ram Balram’ (1980), ‘Professor Pyarelal’ (1981), ‘Samraat’ (1982), and ‘Jagir’ (1984) among others.

Dharmendra was recently seen in Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’.

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