'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Phool Aur Patthar' and others: Dharmendra films that inspired South Indian cinema
Bollywood icon Dharmendra's immense impact across India is highlighted, with his major Hindi hits like 'Seeta Aur Geeta' and 'Phool Aur Patthar' being successfully remade in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Despite 'Sholay's' unparalleled success, its southern interpretations didn't quite match. Southern stars like Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and Mohanlal paid heartfelt tributes, remembering his golden heart and warmth.
Bollywood icon Dharmendra's immense impact across India is highlighted, with his major Hindi hits like 'Seeta Aur Geeta' and 'Phool Aur Patthar' being successfully remade in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Despite 'Sholay's' unparalleled success, its southern interpretations didn't quite match. Southern stars like Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, and Mohanlal paid heartfelt tributes, remembering his golden heart and warmth.
