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In this special tribute episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the legendary Dharmendra — his impact, his beauty, his eras, his legacy — and celebrate him through one of Amrita’s all-time favourites: Blackmail (1973).

Expect classic Khandaan energy as we talk about Vijay Anand’s noir-meets-masala filmmaking, Rakhi and Dharam’s scorching chemistry, Shatrughan Sinha’s flying kicks, rogue Italians, solar-power science madness, and the joy of rediscovering an icon's work. It’s heartfelt, funny, nostalgic, and a reminder of why Dharmendra remains one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved stars.

Timestamps / Segments
00:00 – Intro & why this tribute matters
02:00 – Dharmendra’s eras and cultural legacy
13:00 – Amrita on picking Blackmail
18:00 – Solar power, Italians & Vijay Anand madness
25:00 – Songs, editing, and 70s action chaos
32:00 – Dharam & Rakhi: chemistry + tropes done right
39:00 – Final thoughts on Dharmendra’s legacy

 4. Credits
Hosted by Asim | Amrita | Sujoy
Produced by Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast
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