Dharmendra called director all night, upset over losing 'Anand' role.

• Dharmendra was deeply saddened after director Hrishikesh Mukherjee cast Rajesh Khanna in "Anand" instead of him.
• He reportedly called Mukherjee all night, questioning why he lost the role.
• Dharmendra, a veteran of over 300 films, maintained his popularity through the "Khanna Wave" and "Bachchan Tsunami."
• Despite his success, Dharmendra expressed disinterest in the "stardom race" and constant attention.
• He later collaborated with Hrishikesh Mukherjee on other memorable films like "Chupke Chupke" and "Guddi."

Why It Matters: It reveals the intense competition and personal struggles even top stars face in Bollywood.