Dharmendra’s journey to becoming one of Indian cinema’s most beloved actors is rooted in years of hardship, resilience and unwavering determination. Before he became the charismatic leading man of the 1960s and 70s, Dharmendra lived a life far removed from the glamour of Mumbai’s film industry.

In an earlier televised appearance, the veteran star had spoken fondly, yet emotionally, about the period when he lived in a garage and worked at a drilling firm to survive. His memories resurfaced when contestants on a music reality show performed Kal Ki Haseen Mulaqat Ke Liye from his 1976 film Charas, prompting him to reflect on his early days in Mumbai.

‘I Used To Live In A Garage’

Dharmendra shared, “In my earlier days, I used to live in a garage because I didn’t have a proper home in Mumbai

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