Dharmendra’s closing movie Ikkis, which launched simply days in the past, has sparked an emotional response from followers who’re celebrating each second the legendary actor spent on display screen. Including to the tributes, choreographer Vijay Ganguly has now shared a touching behind-the-scenes anecdote from the movie, recalling Dharmendra’s unwavering dedication—even within the early hours of the morning.
‘It was round 2:30–3 am’
Talking to Pinkvilla, Vijay Ganguly revealed that the incident happened whereas capturing a qawwali sequence set throughout Dharmendra’s character’s school reunion.“It was round 2:30–3 am. We advised him that he has to bounce just a bit bit and that he might do no matter he was comfy with,” Vijay recalled. Nevertheless, Dharmendra was eager to know what the opposite actors had been doing.“We confirmed him that the opposite boys had been doing a leg step whereas holding one another by their shoulders. He requested, ‘Why can I not do that?’”Vijay shared that the workforce was involved concerning the veteran actor exerting himself, particularly since standing up repeatedly was tough for him on the time.“He was sitting as a result of for him, getting up many times was additionally just a little tough,” Vijay stated. “We requested him to only transfer a bit and benefit from the music, however he insisted on doing the steps.”Regardless of the late hour and bodily discomfort, Dharmendra stood up, referred to as two of the dancers, and realized the choreography.
‘He has to offer his 100%’
Recalling the second with admiration, Vijay stated Dharmendra’s motivation went past what was required for the scene.“He acquired up and he did it. Finally, we advised him to not do it as a result of if we had many retakes, it might be bodily exhausting for him. And actually, dancing at that time was not essential for his character,” Vijay defined.“However for him personally, his thought was that he has to offer his 100%. He was additionally feeling that nobody ought to assume that he can’t do it—so he confirmed that he might. We had been like, ‘Wow, that is improbable.’”Vijay additional revealed that Dharmendra’s dedication didn’t cease with the dance steps.“He requested for the lyrics of the music and provided to memorise them in case any lip-sync was required. We advised him, ‘No sir, you don’t have to,’ however he was very keen to offer his 100%,” he stated.
‘He was a really sort man’
Vijay, who’s the son of filmmaker Anil Ganguly—who labored with Dharmendra within the 1991 movie Dushman Devta—additionally shared a private second from their interplay.“I advised him that you just as soon as labored with my father. He stated, ‘He was a really sort man.’ That felt good,” Vijay recalled. Dharmendra handed away in November on the age of 89, forsaking a legacy outlined not simply by iconic performances, but additionally by humility, self-discipline, and an unmatched dedication to his craft.