Veteran actor, Dharmendra has always been on the top list among the gossipmongers. There’s no denying the fact that the He-Man of Bollywood has always been a ladies’ man, courtesy of his dapper looks. Dharmendra was previously married to Prakash Kaur and tied the knot for the second time with actress, Hema Malini. Among his many flings was his most hushed-up romance with the legendary actress, Meena Kumari. Though Dharmendra and Meena never spoke about their alleged affair, their near and dear ones thought that the duo’s dating rumours were imaginary.
Meena Kumari’s role in making Dharmendra a superstar
When Dharmendra entered the Hindi film industry, he received invaluable support from Meena Kumari. Apart from uplifting his confidence, Meena also agreed to co-star opposite Dharmendra in many films in the 1960s. While their film, Phool Aur Patthar was a hit, the rest of their projects were eminently forgettable, including Chandan Ka Palna, Poornima, Baharon Ki Manzil, and Kaajal. While the liaison turned Dharmendra’s fortune and made him a star, it ruined Meena Kumari’s marriage with her husband, Kamal Amrohi.
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