Sriram Raghavan on Dharmendra: ‘In a changing industry, he was a constant’

Updated on 01 Dec 2025 | Category: Entertainment

My collaboration with Dharmendra on Johnny Gaddaar and Ikkis revealed what an icon he was, how sharp his creative instincts were, and how youthful his enthusiasm was, says Sriram Raghavan.

Jhamu Sughand, who was set to produce the film at one stage, also felt that casting a veteran and much-loved actor like Dharamji would help the project and shift perceptions. He arranged for a meeting. When I began the narration, Dharamji listened wi...