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As Dharmendra recovers at home in a difficult spell after being discharged from the Breach Candy Hospital, Hema Malini has been by his side constantly — a reminder of a relationship that has weathered decades of noise, headlines and attention. And as fans send prayers for his health, many have gone back to revisiting the couple’s early years, especially the cheeky on-set “hugs" that first sparked their romance.

Their love story, often retold and still loved, stretches far beyond typical Bollywood gossip. What began as on-set chemistry soon turned into one of the industry’s most unforgettable relationships.

The spark is said to have felt in 1970 during the shoot of Tum Haseen Main Jawan. Dharmendra, already a major star, found himself drawn to Hema Malini, the ris

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