He is best known for his contribution in the mythological serials Ramayan and Krishna, which broke several viewership records globally.
Trishul (transl. Trident) is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, directed by Yash Chopra, written by Salim–Javed and produced by Gulshan Rai. It features music by Mohammed Zahur Khayyam, with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. The film features an ensemble cast of Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee Gulzar, Hema Malini, Poonam Dhillon, Sachin and Waheeda Rehman.
Ghayal (transl. Wounded) is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Dharmendra. The film stars Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Seshadri, Raj Babbar and Amrish Puri, with Moushumi Chatterjee, Annu Kapoor, Om Puri, Sharat Saxena and Sudesh Berry playing supporting roles. The film grossed at ₹20 crore and was declared a "super hit" by Box Office India. It was also the 2nd highest-grossing film of the year. According to Box Office India, "Ghayal had set records in repeat runs. No film from the nineties was even close to it in repeat runs and only Sholay has higher business in repeat runs in the history of Hindi cinema."
Sharafat is a 1970 Hindi romantic drama film, directed by Asit Sen, starring Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Hema Malini in lead roles. Hema Malini plays the role of a feisty tawaif(courtesan) Chanda in search of her father, in this satire about society's hypocritical moral standards. The screenplay was written by Nabendu Ghosh, while the dialogues were by Hindi satirist Krishan Chander (author of such dark classics of Black Humor & Satire as Ek Gadhe Ki Aatmkatha.
Chhoti Si Baat is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee. Considered one of the best Hindi comedy films of the 1970s, it is a nostalgic favourite for its quirky take on pre-hypercongestion Mumbai. The film became a box office hit and stars Amol Palekar, Vidya Sinha, Ashok Kumar and Asrani in lead roles. and also earned six Filmfare nominations and a Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for Basu Chatterjee. The film is a remake of the 1960 British film School for Scoundrels.
Vijay is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Yash Chopra. It features an ensemble star cast consisting of Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Sonam, Anupam Kher in pivotal roles. Anupam Kher won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance.
Raja Jani is a 1972 Bollywood film, produced by Madan Mohla, directed by Mohan Segal, and written by S. Ali Raza. The film stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Johnny Walker, Durga Khote, Sajjan, Helen and Bindu. The music is by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. Raja Jani was the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. It is loosely based on the 1956 American movie Anastasia and was itself remade in Tamil in 1983 as Adutha Varisu.
Gora Aur Kala is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language film, produced by Rajkumar Kohli and directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar in a double role, Hema Malini, Rekha, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Jagdeep. The film's music is by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The movie is a remake of the 1971 Tamil movie Neerum Neruppum, which was based on the 1844 French novella The Corsican Brothers, by Alexandre Dumas.
Amir Garib is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language film produced and directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Dev Anand, Hema Malini, Prem Nath, Tanuja, Sujit Kumar and Ranjeet. The film's music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
Sanyasi (transl. Hermit) is a 1975 Hindi film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar, starring Manoj Kumar and Hema Malini as leads. The film is noted for its music by Shankar Jaikishan. The film was the third highest grossing film of the year.
Krodhi is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai. It features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Moushumi Chatterjee, Sachin, Ranjeeta, Pran, Premnath and Amrish Puri. The film was launched in 1977, but faced delays due to issues between the cast and the crew, before finally getting released on 20th February 1981. Upon release, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office.
Aas Paas is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Prem Chopra. The music was by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film begins with a dedication to the late singer Mohammed Rafi, announcing that his last recorded song was for this film.
Dream Girl is a 1977 Hindi film, directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The movie stars Hema Malini, Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra and Prem Chopra. Hema Malini was promoted as the Dream Girl from her first film and that eventually led her to star in this film.
Azaad is a 1978 Bollywood action thriller film directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The film stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Ajit and Prem Chopra.
Watan Ke Rakhwale is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by T. Rama Rao. It features an ensemble cast of Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Sridevi, Moushumi Chatterjee, Ashok Kumar, Puneet Issar, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor and Kader Khan. The film revolves around how a spy (Chakraborty) plots to bring a terrorist to justice, and how he is helped out by his lover (Sridevi), his elder brother and sister-in-law and a jailed convict (Dharmendra).
Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves is a 1980 Indian-Soviet film based on the Arabian Nights story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, directed by Uzbek director Latif Faiziyev with Indian director Umesh Mehra. The film stars Indian actors Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman alongside Russian, Caucasian and Central Asian actors. The storyline is slightly altered to extend as a long movie. The writers were Shanti Prakash Bakshi and Boris Saakov, the music was scored by musician R.D. Burman, and the Choreographer was P. L. Raj. It was the most successful Indian-Soviet co-production, becoming a success in both India and the Soviet Union.
The 24th Filmfare Awards were held in 1977.
Do Dishayen is a 1982 Bollywood romantic drama film starring Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Prem Chopra directed by Dulal Guha.
