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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 73015, member: 636"] Juhi Chawla remembered Dharmendra by reflecting on how Sholay defined her childhood cinema experience through countless viewings of memorable sequences featuring the legendary performer. The actress praised his magnetic screen presence, combining romantic appeal with comedic timing and distinctive choreography that cemented his status as an enduring icon whose legacy will persist in collective memory. Ramesh Sippy directed the 1975 action epic that paired Dharmendra with Amitabh Bachchan alongside Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Asrani, and Amjad Khan, creating one of Indian cinema's most celebrated productions. Following the veteran star's death after respiratory complications required hospitalization, prominent figures across Bollywood expressed sorrow through social media tributes honoring his remarkable contributions to film. [/QUOTE]