Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who enjoyed a long and close professional and personal association with the legendary actor Dharmendra, has emotionally shared details of their final meeting. This poignant encounter revealed the veteran actor’s profound and enduring passion for the world of cinema, which he affectionately referred to as his “first love.”
The September Visit and Heartfelt Greeting
The meeting took place in September 2025 when Anil Sharma visited the Deol residence primarily to see Dharmendra’s son, Bobby Deol. The setting was casual, with Dharmendra surrounded by various well-wishers and visitors, which was a common occurrence. Despite his stature, the star maintained his characteristic humility and warmth.
Sharma recalled that the actor greeted him with immense affection, giving him a heartfelt hug and inquiring about his current projects. It was during this seemingly ordinary conversation that Dharmendra made a deeply emotional request, one that underscored his true nature as an artiste.
As their chat progressed, Dharmendra’s focus shifted to his desire to work again. He earnestly urged the director, whom he referred to as “beta”, to craft a powerful and remarkable role for him. The core of his plea centered on the camera, which he spoke of in intensely personal terms.
Anil Sharma recollected the exact Hindi words that conveyed the actor’s yearning: “”Write an amazing role for me. I want to do something now; the camera is my beloved, it is calling me. I want to go to it. Do something now. Write a good role.”
Sharma was deeply struck by the zeal and enthusiasm of a man nearing his 90th birthday, a zeal that felt completely undimmed by age. He mentioned that Dharmendra repeated this fervent request three times during their meeting, reinforcing how important this final cinematic act was to him.
The filmmaker immediately promised Dharmendra that he would write that amazing role. At the time, Anil Sharma had no inkling that this would be their final meeting before the actor’s passing just a few months later in November 2025. This interaction solidified for Sharma that cinema was not merely a business for the veteran star; it was a lifelong, consuming love. Even in his final days, Dharmendra’s spirit remained that of an actor yearning for the lights, the action, and the enduring magic of the camera. To know such latest updates, stay tuned to tellyboosters.com Thank you!
