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Sanjay Khan Reveals Rifle-Point Drama with Dharmendra on 'Haqeeqat' Set

Sanjay Khan recently shared a thrilling memory from his early days with Dharmendra. He recalled a frightening moment when a sentry aimed a rifle at them during the 'Haqeeqat' shoot in Leh. This dangerous encounter actually helped form their lifelong friendship. Khan paid this heartfelt tribute to his late co-star through an emotional Instagram post.

Key Points: Sanjay Khan Recalls Rifle Encounter with Dharmendra in Leh

  • Sanjay Khan recalls a rifle being aimed at them during a walk in Leh
  • He describes Dharmendra's fun-loving personality lighting up Ladakhi nights
  • Their 1966 'Haqeeqat' shoot forged a bond that lasted decades
  • The war film is celebrated as one of India's iconic black-and-white classics
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Sanjay Khan recalls a rifle-point encounter in Leh during shooting of 'Haqeeqat' with Dharmendra

Sanjay Khan shares a chilling memory from 1966 when a sentry aimed a rifle at him and Dharmendra during 'Haqeeqat' shoot, forging their lifelong friendship.

"Between our drunken bravado, a mountain of laughter, and that sudden brush with danger, a lifelong friendship took shape. - Sanjay Khan"

Mumbai, Nov 27

Actor and director Sanjay Khan took a trip down memory lane as he recalled an unforgettable moment with Dharmendra on the sets of 'Haqeeqat.'

He recounted how a routine walk to the officers' mess in Leh took a dramatic turn when a rifle was suddenly aimed at them. In his recent post on Instagram, Sanjay paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and co-star Dharmendra. He reminisced about their early days on the sets of "Haqeeqat" in Leh in 1966, long before Dharmendra became a superstar.

Sanjay highlighted Dharmendra's mischievous, fun-loving personality that could light up even a freezing Ladakhi night. Sanjay also honoured Dharmendra's memory, noting that those who truly knew him will never forget him.

Sharing a throwback photo, the actor-producer wrote, "Long before the world knew him as a star, I knew Dharam as the young man who could turn a freezing Ladakhi night into pure mischief. We were in Leh in 1966, shooting Chetan Anand's Haqeeqat, when a simple walk back to the officers' mess ended with a rifle aimed at us and a sentry screaming in the dark."

"Between our drunken bravado, a mountain of laughter, and that sudden brush with danger, a lifelong friendship took shape. Those who knew you will never forget you. Rest in peace my friend!"

In the throwback image, Sanjay Khan and Dharmendra sit together while Salman Khan joins them for a memorable moment. The photo also features Sanjay's late wife, Zarine Khan, seated alongside them.

"Haqeeqat" featured Dharmendra, Balraj Sahni, Priya Rajvansh, Sudhir, Sanjay Khan and Vijay Anand in major roles. Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Rezang La in Ladakh, the film offered a fictionalized portrayal of the 5 JAT soldiers' heroics during the 1962 war and is celebrated as one of India's most iconic black-and-white war films.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Leh in 1966 must have been so different! Can't imagine Bollywood stars shooting in such tough conditions. Respect to all the actors who worked in border areas during those times 🇮🇳
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Arjun K
Haqeeqat is such an underrated classic! The fact that they actually shot in Leh shows their dedication. Today's actors would never take such risks for a film. Golden era of cinema indeed!
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Sarah B
While the story is heartwarming, I wish they'd mentioned more about the actual soldiers' stories from Rezang La. The real heroes were the JAT regiment soldiers who sacrificed everything.
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Vikram M
"Drunken bravado" in Leh at that time? Sounds risky but also so typical of young actors! 😄 Dharmendra's charm could probably disarm anyone, even a sentry with a rifle!
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Michael C
The throwback photo with three generations of Khans and Dharmendra is priceless! Wish we had more such behind-the-scenes stories from classic Indian cinema.

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