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Gagan Grewal celebrates the unstoppable force that is Dharmendra, Bollywood’s original He-Man. A deepdive through his finest work including: Sholay, Jeevan and Blackmail.

Gagan Grewal celebrates the unstoppable force that is Dharmendra - Bollywood’s original He-Man.

With a career spanning more than 300 films, he transformed from the charming “simple man” into the ultimate action hero with a heart of gold. Gagan dives into his iconic moments, performances and unforgettable characters that made Dharam Paaji a living icon.

A deepdive through his finest work including: Sholay, Jeevan, Blackmail, Dharam-Veer and so many more. Plus Gagan also has interview moments from the BBC Archives that reveal the charisma and cheeky humour behind the legend.

Don’t miss this hour dedicated to the star who redefined heroism and romance in Bollywood.

Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

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Sat 27 Dec 202506:00
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Music Played

  • Sonu Nigam & Nindy Kaur

    Yamla Pagla Deewana

    • T-Series.

  • Diljit Dosanjh

    Main Taan Aidaan Hi Nachna

    • Yamla Pagla Deewana 2.
    • Yash Raj Films Music.

  • Anupam Amod, Shoma Banerjee & Pritam

    Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar (From Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaanii)

    • Saregama India Ltd.

  • Kishore Kumar & Manna Dey

    Yeh Dosti

    • Sholay.
    • Universal.

  • Mohammed Rafi

    Chhalka Yeh Jaam (From 'Mere Humdam Mere Dost')

    • Saregama.

  • Mohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar

    Saathiya Nahi Jaana Ke Jee Na Lage (from Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke)

    • Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke.
    • Saregama.

  • Mohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar

    Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga

    • Jeevan Mrityu.
    • Saregama.

  • Manna Dey & Asha Bhosle

    Zindagi Hai Khel

    • Seeta Aur Geeta.
    • Saregama.

  • Kishore Kumar

    Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (from Blackmail)

    • Blackmail.
    • Universal Music India Ltd..

  • Mohammed Rafi

    Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai

    • Loafer.
    • Saregama.

  • Kishore Kumar & Rahul Dev Burman

    Koi Haseena (from 'Sholay')

    • Sholay.
    • Universal Music India Pvt Ltd..

  • Mohammed Rafi

    Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana

    • Pratigya.
    • Saregama.

  • Mohammed Rafi

    O Meri Mehbooba (From 'Dharam Veer')

    • Mohammed Rafi Songs.
    • Universal Music India Pvt Ltd..
    • 5.

  • Kishore Kumar & Mohammed Rafi

    Ek Rasta Do Rahi

    • Ram Balram.
    • Saregama.

  • Asha Bhosle & Mohammed Rafi

    Mere Mehboob Tujhe Salam (From 'Baghavat')

    • Saregama.

  • Anu Malik & Abhijeet Bhattacharya

    Garam Dharam Aji Kaisi Sharam (From 'Tahalka')

    • T-Series.

  • Diljit Dosanjh

    Sohni Lagdi (from Sardaar Ji 3)

    • White Hill Music.

  • Sonu Nigam, Jayesh Gandhi & Jaspinder Narula

    Apne To Apne Hote Hain

    • Apne.
    • T-Series.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 30 Nov 202512:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Sat 27 Dec 202506:00
    BBC Asian Network