# Aamir Khan recalls Dharmendra’s shovel-like handshake, Big B his open home

2026-08-13T07:50:39+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan shared warm memories of the late Dharmendra on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 18. Aamir recalled meeting the veteran as an assistant director and being startled by the size and roughness of Dharmendra's hand, which he likened to a shovel. Big B described Dharmendra's home as a 'free for all' where strangers from his village would walk in unannounced, reflecting the actor's famously generous heart. Both anecdotes aired after Dharmendra's death in November 2025 at age 89. The actors appeared on the show to promote projects, Aamir his film 'Batwara 1947' and Big B as host of the quiz show.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dharam-ji-ka-haath-faavde-ki-tarah-tha-aamir-khan-recalls-shaking-hands-with-dharmendra-for-the-first-time-and-his-massive-hands-saying-he-got-scared-while-working-as-an-assistant-director/articleshow/133200277.cms>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amitabh-bachchan-recalls-strangers-walking-into-dharmendras-home-and-an-open-door-free-for-all-hospitality-warmth-and-generosity-he-had-a-massive-heart/articleshow/133230941.cms>

Tags: Aamir Khan, Bollywood nostalgia, Dharmendra, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sunny Deol
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