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Aamir recalls Dharmendra’s hand was like a shovel
Aamir Khan has shared a light-hearted memory of his first handshake with legendary actor Dharmendra, whom he met while working as an assistant director at Nasir Hussain’s office opposite Mehboob Studio in…
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Aamir Khan has shared a light-hearted memory of his first handshake with legendary actor Dharmendra, whom he met while working as an assistant director at Nasir Hussain’s office opposite Mehboob Studio in Mumbai. Appearing on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 18, Aamir recalled being introduced by Hussain and shaking Dharmendra's hand, which he said felt 'like a shovel' in size and roughness.
The actor admitted the moment scared him and made him think of Dharmendra's sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol. Dharmendra, who died on November 24, 2025, in Mumbai at age 89, was known for his robust physique and a career spanning over 300 films, including 'Sholay' and 'Chupke Chupke'. Aamir was promoting his film 'Batwara 1947' alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta on the show.
The Indian Opinion
This anecdote risks being read as another Bollywood nostalgia piece inflating a star's legend. But Aamir's honest admission of being 'scared' by a veteran's physicality, rather than his stardom, is refreshingly human. The story underlines how screen personas can intimidate even industry peers. The real test is whether today's new actors, who often meet seniors through curated sets, can share similarly unvarnished first-impression stories without PR gloss.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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