Once, veteran actor Dharmendra delighted his fans with a heartfelt throwback post showing a cherished moment with Jaya Bachchan. Taking to his Instagram handle, he posted a picture likely taken on the sets of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’, the film they both starred in, released a few years back. Loving caption for Jaya BachchanThe actor accompanied the photo with a heartfelt caption, lovingly calling Jaya his “loving doll” and applauding her exceptional talent. He expressed, “Guddi, will always be my loving doll. She is a world-class artist, and she always talks high about me. (From Guddi to Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani).”
Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan’s timeless bondDharmendra and Jaya’s connection began with the 1971 classic ‘Guddi’, where Jaya portrayed a schoolgirl smitten by Dharmendra, who appeared as himself in a cameo role. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the film became a defining moment for Jaya, celebrated as a charming exploration of youthful fantasies and the realities that follow.Reunion in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’In 2023, Dharmendra and Jaya shared the screen once more in Karan Johar’s family saga ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. The film, led by Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, hit theaters on July 28 last year and was embraced enthusiastically by audiences, turning into a major box office success. Alongside the veteran duo, the movie featured notable actors like Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog.Other on-screen collaborationsDharmendra and Jaya have shared the screen in several other films as well, including ‘Chupke Chupke’ (1975), ‘Samadhi’ (1972), and ‘Piya Ke Ghar’ (1972).
