He noted that this turned out to be their last meeting, and he reflected on the extraordinary passion Dharmendra still carried within him, even at nearly 90.
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Moneycontrol06-12-2025, 23:44

Anil Sharma recalls Dharmendra's last wish: 'The camera is my beloved'

  • Filmmaker Anil Sharma recalled his last meeting with late actor Dharmendra, where Dharmendra expressed a strong desire to act again.
  • Dharmendra told Sharma, "Camera meri mehbooba hai" (camera is my beloved), and asked him to write a "wonderful role."
  • Sharma promised to write a role, unaware it would be their final interaction before Dharmendra's passing.
  • Dharmendra, fondly known as the "He-Man" of Indian cinema, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.
  • The Deol family immersed Dharmendra's ashes in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra's final request reveals his undying passion for cinema.

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