When Dharmendra did not have money to buy clothes, Manoj Kumar helped him out: 'Jeb mein paise nahi hote the'

The early days of Bollywood were not just about work and competition; they were also about deep friendships that stood the test of time. One such bond was between veteran stars Dharmendra and the late Manoj Kumar.

During the trailer launch of his film ‘Jaat’ earlier this year, actor Sunny Deol shared a heartfelt story about his father, Dharmendra’s friendship with Manoj Kumar. The emotional moment reminded everyone of the golden era of cinema, where relationships in the industry were built on trust and love.

Sunny Deol remembers their journey together in films

Recalling their close bond, as quoted by NDTV, the ‘Damini’ actor said, "Manojji came with our dad only. They both were together in the industry. He had always been a father figure for us, and I have always seen him with my father during childhood. My dad had a great connection with him. I would just say that the films that he did were on India, bahut pyaari thi. Usi se deshbhakti ka silsila shuru hua tha (They were lovely. The tradition of patriotic films started with that)."


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Sunny Deol shared a story from Dharmendra’s struggling days

The ‘Apne’ actor went on to share a touching memory that Dharmendra had told him before leaving for Delhi. "Before coming here, dad was telling me that when he was with Manojji in the early days, obviously they were struggling, jeb mein paise nahi hote the (he didn't have any money). Manojji used to have money sometimes and whenever he went to buy clothes, he used to tell my dad, 'Aa lele Dharam, tu vi lele do kameezaan.' So, such a beautiful bond they had from that time onwards. And, I think that time was great, vo zamaana vaapis nahi aasakta (that era won't come back)," he said.

Manoj Kumar’s legacy

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, lovingly called Bharat Kumar, passed away at the age of 87 on April 4, 2025. Known for his deep love for the country and his powerful patriotic films, Manoj Kumar’s name became synonymous with deshbhakti in Indian cinema. Sunny’s memories not only celebrated his father’s friendship but also paid a touching tribute to the late actor.

Dharmendra continues acting at 89

Even at 89, Dharmendra continues to show his love for acting. He was last seen in the 2024 film ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, which starred Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. The evergreen star is next set to appear in ‘Ikkis’, directed by Sriram Raghavan, alongside Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia. The film is scheduled to release on December 25, 2025.


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