What was Dharmendra's first salary? Three producers paid veteran actor

1 . Dharmendra's first movie

Dharmendra's first movie was the 1960 Hindi-language film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. The romantic drama was directed by Arjun Hingorani and also starred Balraj Sahni and Kumkum. The film was not a major box office success, but it launched Dharmendra's extensive acting career, which would span decades and over 300 films. Advertisement

2 . What was Dharmendra's first salary?

He was paid a fee of 51 rupees for his role in the film. This sum was contributed by the three producers, who gave 17 rupees each to make up the amount. Though the amount was small, the actor never dismissed it, but rather called it his “lucky money” and kept it close to his heart.

3 . How did Dharmendra celebrate his first paycheck?

Dharmendra celebrated his first big paycheck w