The upcoming film Ikkis brings an emotional reunion between Dharmendra and the late Asrani, evoking memories of their iconic pairing in Sholay. A promo featuring Dharmendra delivering a nostalgic line and Asrani smiling beside him has touched fans deeply
Dharmendra and Asrani in Ikkis
Veeru, a beloved figure in Hindi cinema, and the iconic Jailor from 'Sholay' will reunite in the next film 'Ikkis'. Bringing nostalgia to the screen, late veterans Dharmendra and Asrani, who co-created magic in the 1975 cult film, return to share the frame in this eagerly anticipated movie.
A sweet scene from a recent promo of Ikkis has melted hearts all over social media. Dharmendra is seen uttering his lines, "Aaj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa," which immediately evoked nostalgia among fans. As the screen widens, Asrani emerges beside him, having a loving chuckle with the adored star, who died on November 24th, aged 89.
All about Asrani's demise
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84 in October of this year. His manager and close friend disclosed that he died of a chest illness at 3 p.m. on October 20. His death was formally announced via a post on the actor's verified Instagram account. The statement read: "The news of the death of the king of comedy, the great actor Asrani ji, who ruled millions of hearts, has plunged us all into deep sorrow." He gave Indian cinema a new identity with his distinct acting, simplicity, and humour. He brought each character to life, and his legacy will live on in our memories forever. 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 Shaanti."
Ikkis is a war drama that follows the life of Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Sriram Raghavan directs the film, which stars Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia in important roles. It depicts Khetarpal's brave trek during the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict and is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025. Dharmendra also appears in the film as Arun Khetarpal's father, providing emotional depth to the patriotic story.
Ramesh Sippy on his favourite scenes from Sholay
Earlier, while speaking exclusively to mid-day, Ramesh Sippy had shared his favourite memories of Sholay, "Very difficult to choose, I'm afraid. Dharamji on the tanki for Hemaji or Amitji with Mausi and even Asrani as jailer. There are many such moments in the film. Yes, what people would not like to see is Amitji passing away. They were very hurt by that."
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