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At the onset, I must say that Dharmendra has been one of my most favourite actors. So, when I now write a memoir, it would turn out to be a fanboy account. But then, can we find at least one follower of Indian Cinema who has not liked his art! Such has been his effect and contribution. I begin with Bandini , a movie made by Bimal Roy, based on a story by famous Bengali writer Jarashandha. He was new, young, a bit lean, but excellent in his projection. He had a side-role, but whenever he would come to the screen, he would infuse dream in the life of Kalyani, the protagonist. More I would not write, but I would recommend the readers to take some hours off on a lazy afternoon and watch the film, only for Dharmendra. In a later interview, he said, he was groomed by Bimal Roy and was personally praised by S D Burman, who was the music composer of Bandini. Dharmendra did a great part in a film by the name Satyakam. The story was written by Narayan Sanyal, who was a civil engineer by professi...