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In this special tribute episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the legendary Dharmendra — his impact, his beauty, his eras, his legacy — and celebrate him through one of Amrita’s all-time favourites: Blackmail (1973).
Expect classic Khandaan energy as we talk about Vijay Anand’s noir-meets-masala filmmaking, Rakhi and Dharam’s scorching chemistry, Shatrughan Sinha’s flying kicks, rogue Italians, solar-power science madness, and the joy of rediscovering an icon's work. It’s heartfelt, funny, nostalgic, and a reminder of why Dharmendra remains one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved stars.
Timestamps / Segments00:00 – Intro & why this tribute matters02:00 – Dharmendra’s eras and cultural legacy13:00 – Amrita on picking Blackmail18:00 – Solar power, Italians & Vijay Anand madness25:00 – Songs, editing, and 70s action chaos32:00 – Dharam & Rakhi: chemistry + tropes done right39:00 – Final thoughts on Dharmendra’s legacy
4. CreditsHosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan: A Bollywood PodcastWatch us on YouTube – Khandaan PodcastFollow us on Instagram & Patreon for more episodes and unfiltered chats
5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only)Bollywood, Hindi cinema, Dharmendra, Blackmail 1973, Rakhi, Shatrughan Sinha, Vijay Anand, Hindi film history, 70s Bollywood, Khandaan Podcast, movie review, Indian cinema classics
