Dharmendra Thought 'Dost' Would Flop, Fled Mumbai, But It Became a Massive Hit!

• In 1974, Dharmendra believed his film 'Dost' would flop after watching its trial, leading him to flee Mumbai for Kashmir before its release.
• Despite his fears, 'Dost' became a massive box office success, running houseful in cinemas across the country.
• The film featured Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and Shatrughan Sinha in lead roles, with a small appearance by Amitabh Bachchan.
• A key reason for Dharmendra's apprehension was the box office failure of his critically acclaimed 1969 film 'Satyakam', which he felt had a similar role.
• The iconic song "Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai, Seeti Baja Rahi Hai..." from 'Dost', immortalized by Kishore Kumar, won hearts and contributed to the film's success.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra's 'Dost' defied his flop prediction, becoming a 1974 blockbuster with a beloved song.