For Asha Parekh, memories of Dharmendra do not exist merely in film reels or fading magazine covers — they live in the quieter corners of her heart, in the warmth of old friendships, and in the strange, shimmering intimacy that only co-stars from a golden era can share. Their partnership defined an entire chapter of Hindi cinema, where her expressive grace met his earthy magnetism across hits like Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966), Shikar (1968), Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Samadhi (1972), Chirag (1969), and Kanyadaan (1968).

They were a screen pair audiences fell in love with — and a friendship that endured long after the arc lights dimmed.

Now, in the wake of Dharmendra’s passing on November 24, 2025, Asha Parekh looks back at a lifetime of affection, shared milestone

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