Dharmendra shares throwback pic with 'Guddi' co-star Jaya Bachchan, calls her "loving doll"

Veteran actor Dharmendra left his fans in awe with a touching throwback post featuring his "Guddi" co-star Jaya Bachchan.

Taking to Instagram, the 'Sholay' actor shared a picture that appears to be from the sets of 'Rocky Aur RKi Prem Kahani', where the two recently worked together.

Along with the picture, the actor added an adorable caption that read, calling Jaya Bachchan his "loving doll" and praising her talent.

"Guddi, will always be my loving doll. She is a world-class artist, and she always talks high about me. (From Guddi to Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani)," he wrote.

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Dharmendra and Jaya's bond dates back to the 1971 film 'Guddi', where Jaya played a schoolgirl with a crush on Dharmendra, who portrayed himself in a special role. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, 'Guddi' was a turning point in Jaya's career and is remembered as a tale of youthful dreams and reality.

In 2023, the two reunited on screen in Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', a family drama that saw Dharmendra and Jaya portraying pivotal roles.

'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' starred Ranveer and Alia in lead roles, and was released on July 28, last year. The film received much love from the audience, becoming a major hit.

The movie also starred veteran actor Shabana Azmi, alongside Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog.

Dharmendra and Jaya's on-screen collaborations also include 'Chupke Chupke' (1975), 'Samadhi' (1972), and 'Piya ke Ghar'. (1972)