Two of Hindi cinema’s most cherished characters, Veeru and the unforgettable Jailor from “Sholay,” reunite in the much-anticipated film “Ikkis.”
Late actors Dharmendra and Asrani, who brought an entire era of humor and heart to the 1975 classic, share the screen once again in this upcoming project.
In a short clip, Dharmendra delivers heartfelt lines: “Aaj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa.” Fans couldn’t help but notice a fleeting moment that ignited nostalgia. As the camera pans, Asrani is seen next to him, sharing an effortless laugh with Dharmendra, who recently passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.
Asrani, who passed away in October this year at the age of 84, succumbed to a chest infection, as confirmed by his manager and close friend. He died at 3 PM on October 20. His official Instagram account shared a heartfelt message regarding his demise, stating:
“The news of the passing of the king of comedy, the great actor Asrani ji, who ruled over millions of hearts, has plunged us all into deep sorrow. He gave Indian cinema a new identity with his unique acting, simplicity, and humor. The life he breathed into every character will forever live on in our memories. His passing is not just a loss for the film industry but for everyone who ever smiled at his acting. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”
“Ikkis” is a war drama centered around the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film also features Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia.
“Sholay,” released in 1975, is an iconic Indian epic action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy. The narrative follows two criminals, Veeru, portrayed by Dharmendra, and Jai, played by Amitabh Bachchan, who are enlisted by a retired police officer to capture the notorious Gabbar Singh. Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan star as Veeru and Jai’s love interests, Basanti and Radha, respectively.