Dharmendra, popularly known as ‘He-Man’ in the world of Indian cinema, was not just an actor, but a face in the hearts of millions of people, seeing whom people feel they belong. After his death on November 24 at the age of 89, people remember his films, his simplicity and his stories again and again. Although Dharmendra’s career has been bright, his political journey has been equally interesting. He played more than 300 characters in films, but in real life, when he had to play a politician, he had many different experiences. Some are good, some are bitter, and some are such that even today people feel emotional when they remember them.
These days, an old interview of his has gone viral again. He has said in this that when he decided to join BJP, a Muslim woman called him and asked him this question which gave him a deep shock in his heart. The answer given by Dharmendra to that phone call was discussed again today. So let us know that Dharmendra was called by a Muslim woman after joining BJP.
When Dharmendra decided to enter politics
In 2004, the Shining India slogan was resonating in the country. In this environment, actor Shatrughan Sinha made Dharmendra meet BJP leader LK Advani, and hence his entry into politics was almost certain. The BJP gave him a Lok Sabha ticket from Bikaner, Rajasthan. His popularity was so huge that he defeated Congress Party candidate Rameshwar Lal Dodi by 60,000 votes.
The Muslim woman’s call came as soon as she joined the BJP
Dharmendra told a very emotional story in an interview in 2006. He said that as soon as the news of my joining the BJP spread, he said, I received a phone call from a Muslim sister. He asked very affectionately, Dharmendra ji, why are you joining BJP, isn’t it just a party for Hindus? Dharmendra said that this question forced him to think deeply. He replied to the woman: Sister, I am going as your representative. I will also go as a representative of the Muslim Brotherhood because I consider myself the biggest secularist in India. I do not subscribe to any religion, I believe in humanity. This statement is widely shared on social media even today.
An old video of Bollywood man Dharmendra has gone viral. If you listen to him, those who say “Hindu-Muslim” will lower their heads in shame…#Dharmendra #Dharmandradiol #DharmendraLegacy #dharmendraji pic.twitter.com/lDrryZKHND
– Sambhava (@isambhava) November 28, 2025
People’s comments as soon as the video went viral
Within minutes of the video appearing, tons of comments started pouring in on social media. Someone wrote that artists like Dharmendra are made from the heart, not just on screen. One user wrote that in our time, tears come after hearing such thoughts. Someone said that those who fight in the name of religion should watch this video, he is the man with the biggest heart. Some people even said that Dharmendra was a person who only saw humans and not Hindus and Muslims.
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