Dharmendra's Fury: Rajkumar's 'Monkey' Comment Ignites On-Set Confrontation
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News18•01-02-2026, 14:05
Dharmendra's Fury: Rajkumar's 'Monkey' Comment Ignites On-Set Confrontation
- •During the 1965 shooting of 'Kajal', veteran actor Rajkumar insulted a then-newcomer Dharmendra by calling him a 'monkey'.
- •Rajkumar's comment, made to the director, deeply offended Dharmendra, who was proud of his physique and hard work.
- •Enraged, Dharmendra confronted Rajkumar, grabbing his collar and scolding him for his disrespectful behavior.
- •The incident caused chaos on set, with Meena Kumari and the director intervening to separate the two actors.
- •This clash highlighted the difference between Rajkumar's 'royal' demeanor and Dharmendra's 'common man' self-respect, sending a message against insulting fellow artists.
Why It Matters: Dharmendra fiercely defended his self-respect against Rajkumar's insult, causing a major on-set confrontation.
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