Remembering Dharmendra: Iconic Dialogues and His Legacy in Hindi Cinema

A Tribute to Dharmendra

Dharmendra, known as the He-Man of Bollywood, was more than just an actor; he was a cultural icon whose voice, style, and dialogue delivery left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. He passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89, but his memories continue to resonate with millions of fans. Over his illustrious career, he appeared in more than 300 films, delivering memorable dialogues that remain fresh in the minds of audiences even today.

Memorable Dialogues

His dialogues captured a wide range of emotions and are considered some of the most iconic in Hindi cinema. One of his most famous lines from the film 'Sholay' is, 'Basanti, in kutton ke saamne mat naachna,' which significantly boosted his popularity.

Another unforgettable line is, 'Jab main marunga, police aayegi… police aayegi… budhiya jail jaayegi… jail mein budhiya chakki pisegi… aur pisegi… aur pisegi…,' which remains etched in the memories of his fans.

'Ek-ek ko chun-chun kar maarunga… chun-chun kar maarunga,' is another dialogue that instantly brings back memories of Dharmendra for many.

His fierce line, 'Kutte, kamine… main tera khoon pee jaunga,' though delivered in anger, has often been quoted humorously by fans.

'Mard ka khoon aur aurat ke aansu jab tak na behen… unki keemat nahi lagayi ja sakti,' evokes the image of Dharmendra from the 80s and 90s in the minds of many.

'Zindagi bilkul baraf ki in reshon ki tarah hoti hai… pal bhar ke liye thehrti hai aur phir pighal jaati hai… lekin jab tak rahti hai, bahut khoobsurat lagti hai.'