Dharm Adhikari (1986)
When the film was first offered to Jeetendra, he was meant to play the double role of father and son - just like the original Telugu film, Bobbili Brahmanna (1984). In the original film, both lead roles were played by Krishnam Raju as a double role.
Later Jeetendra decided if Dilip Kumar could essay the role of the elder brother, the film could be sold for more and would add to the star power. Ever the savvy businessman, Jeetendra went to Dilip Kumar and offered him the film and Dilip Saab accepted.
April 11, 1986.
Below: Excerpt from Cine Blitz in the 1980s; Sridevi in awe of Dilip Kumar on set.
"Did we mention Dilip Kumar only a while ago? The latest to be smitten by his ageing charm is Sridevi. She can't quite believe she's working in Raghavendra's film with him. Onlookers were amused to see Sridevi's goggle eyes and open mouth, as she sat next to him on the sets one day. "Saar," was all she kept saying to Dilip, and "Working with you pleazhure." Dilip loved it all, giving her the benefit of his deep looks whenever he wanted her to say it again!"
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