Hema Malini recalls how her blooming off-screen romance with Dharmendra added to their crackling chemistry as ‘Veeru’ and ‘Basanti’ in ‘Sholay’

As ‘Sholay’ approaches its 50th anniversary on August 15th, Hema Malini reflects on the film’s enduring legacy and her blossoming romance with Dharmendra. She fondly recalls their on-screen chemistry mirroring their off-screen love, which began with friendship and deepened over numerous collaborations.