Exclusive: "He Never Increased His Fee Even After Any Blockbuster" - Subhash Ghai on Dharmendra
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai remembered the legendary actor Dharmendra with deep affection and admiration. When the director went to the late actor with the script of Krodhi, he not only said yes to it but also came on board as a producer. Ghai reflected on their bond and shared personal memories that highlighted Dharmendra’s discipline, warmth and humility.
He told Filmfare, "I learnt from him that daily physical exercise and living with laughter are essential. During the shoot of Krodhi, he had a fever, but after seeing a tough scene ahead, he asked me to give him one hour. He started exercising on set and then shot till late evening."
Ghai also recalled how Dharmendra never hikes his fee even after delivering blockbusters. He continued, "I remember when I narrated the script of Krodhi to him for the first time at his house. He instantly said that not only would he act in it, but he would also produce it under his banner. I was speechless. He never went after money, only after a good role. He never increased his fee even after any blockbuster film. We knew him as a big child and respected him deeply."
Source : Filmfare.com
He told Filmfare, "I learnt from him that daily physical exercise and living with laughter are essential. During the shoot of Krodhi, he had a fever, but after seeing a tough scene ahead, he asked me to give him one hour. He started exercising on set and then shot till late evening."
Ghai also recalled how Dharmendra never hikes his fee even after delivering blockbusters. He continued, "I remember when I narrated the script of Krodhi to him for the first time at his house. He instantly said that not only would he act in it, but he would also produce it under his banner. I was speechless. He never went after money, only after a good role. He never increased his fee even after any blockbuster film. We knew him as a big child and respected him deeply."
Source : Filmfare.com