Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy revealed Dharmendra’s courage in accepting a female-led role in ‘Seeta Aur Geeta,’ a film where Hema Malini played a double role. Sippy opted against approaching Rajesh Khanna due to his superstardom. Sanjeev Kumar was also cast, with both male leads reportedly having feelings for Malini, whose mother opposed her marriage to Kumar. Dharmendra later married Malini.