Overview
- Ramesh Sippy said Dharmendra once walked nearly 50 kilometres from his hotel to the shooting location, starting around 2–3 am and reaching by 7 am before filming.
- He also recounted Dharmendra’s playful habit of adding a little vodka to coconut water on set, delivered with a discreet wink.
- Hema Malini, who appeared alongside him at the event, affirmed his tireless work ethic, saying he would walk miles and keep going.
- Sippy described Dharmendra’s temperament as childlike yet steely, noting he could turn serious in moments and quickly let go of anger.
- The remarks were given to IANS and published by Mid-day and Hindustan Times as part of coverage marking Sholay’s 50 years and remembering Dharmendra after his 2025 death.