Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Sholay's Dharmendra and Hema Malini's Love Story: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Dharmendra and Hema Malini, stars of the classic film Sholay, fell in love on the movie's set.
Dharmendra went to great lengths, even bribing the spot boy, to spend more time with Hema and make their romantic scenes last longer.
Their love story is one of many interesting anecdotes being shared as Sholay is set to re-release.
Dharmendra and Hema Malini's love story blossomed on the sets of Sholay
Dharmendra went to great lengths to woo Hema Malini, including bribing the spot boy
The couple's love story is one of the many anecdotes resurfacing ahead of Sholay's re-release
Dharmendra spent a considerable amount of money to prolong a romantic scene with Hema Malini
The love story between the two actors began during the filming of Sholay
- Who
- Dharmendra and Hema Malini
- What
- Fell in love on the sets of Sholay
- When
- During the filming of Sholay
- Where
- On the sets of Sholay
- Why
- Dharmendra wanted to spend more time with Hema Malini
Dharmendra's Persistence
Hema Malini's Response
Scene Prolongation
Dharmendra's Persistence
Dharmendra bribed the spot boy to prolong a romantic scene with Hema Malini
Hema Malini's Response
Hema Malini was reportedly pleased with Dharmendra's efforts
- Film
- Sholay
- Release Year
- 1975
- Re-release Year
- 2022
- Amount Spent by Dharmendra
- Approximately 2000 INR
