The legendary actor Dharmendra is seen showering love on Sunny Deol during the ‘Betaab’ mahurat in a vintage black-and-white photograph
Mumbai, April 26:
Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra took to social media on Saturday to reminisce about an emotional moment from the past, sharing a rare and touching photograph of his son Sunny Deol with the late legend Dilip Kumar. The black-and-white image captures Dilip Kumar affectionately playfully punching young Sunny on the cheek—a gesture of warmth and blessings during the muhurat (launch) of Sunny’s debut film Betaab.
Sharing the nostalgic post on Instagram, Dharmendra wrote in Hindi, “Dalip saheb ka pyaar bhara duayen dete haath Sunny ko film BETAB ke mahurat par hi naseeb ho gaya tha,” accompanied by heart and evil-eye emojis.
The touching image quickly struck a chord with fans online. “Nice moment captured—#DilipKumarji in a lively interaction with Sunny Deol,” wrote one user. Another commented, “Dilip saheb ke aashirvaad aap aur aapke parivaar pe sada raha. Love you Papaji @aapkadharam sir.”
Dilip Kumar, widely revered as the “Tragedy King” of Indian cinema, had a towering five-decade career in which he headlined approximately 60 films. From his poignant portrayals in tragic roles to his versatility across romantic, historical, and dramatic genres, he helped define an era of Hindi cinema with grace, gravitas, and unmatched talent.
The iconic actor passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98, leaving behind a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire generations.