Ramesh Sippy Recalls Dharmendra Spiking Coconut Water with Vodka on Sholay Sets
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News18•28-01-2026, 14:31
Ramesh Sippy Recalls Dharmendra Spiking Coconut Water with Vodka on Sholay Sets
- •Director Ramesh Sippy and Hema Malini reminisced about Sholay memories at a recent magazine launch.
- •Sippy recalled Dharmendra's determination, including walking 50 km from his hotel to the set.
- •Dharmendra had a playful side, once spiking coconut water with vodka on set, which Sippy described as giving him "a certain spirit."
- •Sippy noted Dharmendra's childlike innocence, which could quickly shift to seriousness, a quality he found winning.
- •Dharmendra Singh Deol was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for 2026.
Why It Matters: Ramesh Sippy shared anecdotes about Dharmendra's playful and determined nature during the filming of Sholay.
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