From rom-coms dripping with pranks to gun-slinging drama and a dash of heart-punching family feuds, Dharmendra’s filmography is a buffet - one you can stream from your own couch.

Dharmendra, Bollywood's original he-man, celebrates another year marking decades of cinematic legacy. From iconic dramas to timeless romances, his filmography remains a treasure trove. Several of his career-defining performances now stream on major platforms, offering audiences a chance to relive his golden era. So, let's hope right in and celebrate the OG action hero's birthday by revisiting his films.

Sholay (Amazon Prime Video, YouTube)

Let’s not mess about: this one’s evergreen. Dharmendra as Veeru - a charmer, prankster, and lovable fool, helped etch Sholay into Indian pop legend. You’ve got “Basanti, in kutto ke samne mat nachna!” and a bromance that hasn’t aged a day; if you missed it, what rock have you been under?

From the sets of Sholay

Chupke Chupke (Amazon Prime Video, Netflix)

This Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic is all wit and harmless deception. Here, Dharmendra ditches muscles for mischief, plotting pranks in a Bengali accent. The chemistry with Sharmila Tagore and Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri is sharp enough to slice through madrasas of logic.

Satyakam (Amazon Prime Video, YouTube)

Underrated gem alert. Here Dharmendra dials down the swag, playing an honest-to-the-bone Satyapriya navigating murky post-Partition India. Heavy, yes, but poignant even by today’s standards. Watch to see a superstar shed his vanity - it's rare and remarkable.

Phool Aur Patthar (Amazon Prime Video, YouTube)

Flashback to black-and-white. The movie that turned him from “that Deol guy” to bona fide matinee idol. Catch emotional nuance in every steely glare - plus Meena Kumari’s presence defines classic cinema.

Seeta Aur Geeta (JioCinema, YouTube)

Dharmendra’s comedic streak gets the perfect foil in Hema Malini’s double act. There’s goofy innocence and comic blunders galore—think slapstick, but with poise. This one’s as feel-good as grandma’s aloo paratha.

Dharmendra and Hema Malini in Seeta Aur Geeta

Apne (Amazon Prime Video, YouTube)

Not your old-school masala. This intergenerational sports drama finds Dharmendra acting with sons Sunny and Bobby for the first time ever, tackling themes of loss, pride, and redemption. Senti? Yes, but never cloying - boxing gloves, not just emotional punches.

The Burning Train (Amazon Prime Video)

All aboard Bollywood’s answer to the disaster movie. With an ensemble cast, Delhi-to-Mumbai train, and everything going wrong, Dharmendra shines amid the chaos. He’s the action hero - and, in some ways, the anchor to this fiery ride.

Where to Watch - Quick Guide

• Amazon Prime Video: Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Satyakam, Phool Aur Patthar, Apne, The Burning Train
• Netflix: Chupke Chupke, Life in a…Metro
• JioCinema: Seeta Aur Geeta, Yamla Pagla Deewana
• YouTube: Sholay, Satyakam, Phool Aur Patthar, Seeta Aur Geeta, Apne

So, happy birthday to the He-Man - still ready with a grin, a slapstick punch, and more than a few surprises in his streaming arsenal