Shatrughan Sinha on Dharmendra's Struggle: Rejected for Not Being a Hero

• Dharmendra, who passed away at 89, faced significant struggles early in his career.
• He arrived in Mumbai in third class for a talent contest, despite being offered first-class travel.
• Shatrughan Sinha revealed Dharmendra was once rejected for a film, with makers stating he didn't look like a hero and resembled a "footballer."
• Shatrughan Sinha and Dharmendra shared a close friendship and collaborated on several films like 'Blackmail' and 'Dost'.
• Dharmendra's final film, 'Ikkis', directed by Sriram Raghavan, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra's story shows how initial rejection couldn't stop his legendary rise.