This Article is From Jul 01, 2015

The Advice That Shah Rukh Khan Gave Dharmendra

The Advice That Shah Rukh Khan Gave Dharmendra

Dharmendra says SRK told him to market his films well

Mumbai: Legendary actor Dharmendra says superstar Shah Rukh Khan had once advised him that Deols should promote and market their films well to grab eyeballs.

At a time when Bollywood celebrities are leaving no stone turned while promoting their films, the Deols have always maintained a low profile which seems to have affected the outcome of their films at the box office.

"Apne was a good film and there was no film like this in the sports genre. Lot of films in sports genre got support from media but our film did not. I remember Shah Rukh Khan had once told me I should have promoted and marketed it well to grab attention," Dharmendra said in an interview here.

"I think there has to be a proper way to promote a film. I can't blow my own trumpet. I don't feel that is right," he added.

The veteran actor also clarified that his son, actor Sunny Deol also did not believe in the concept of promotions.

"Sunny thinks doing too much promotion is like blowing your own trumpet," Dharmendra said.

Dharmendra said there has definitely been a change in the way the film industry functions today.

"Actors today are confident and smart. There was a time we used to listen to stories from elders. There was apnapan (camaraderie) which is not there today. Now people talk to the point, they talk when they need you. I wish this thing is not there in the future," he said.

Dharmendra, who has been a witness to changes in the film industry, said that filmmakers were picking up true incidents from real life which was 'a great thing.'

"Filmmakers are picking up true incidents from real life and making films on it which is good. True to life stories are being written which is great. These stories touch you," Dharmendra said.

The actor also revealed how he worked hard to stay in shape.

"I am son of a farmer. I was a very hard working boy. I use to play games like hockey, kabbadi and used to climb banyan trees. I was daring that time and even today. Besides, I had proper food. I feel lucky and happy for getting love even now from everyone," he said.

When asked if there were any other actors who had matched him or Sunny in action, Dharmendra said, "I would not say there is someone competing with us. I feel we are behind others. We try our best to entertain audience."
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