In a bygone era of Bollywood, marked by a flux of films featuring Amitabh Bachchan,
Vinod Khanna, Rajesh Khanna, and
Feroz Khan, many struggled at the box office. The subsequent era, with stars like Govinda, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan, witnessed hit films as the norm, although not all reached blockbuster status. Dharmendra, an iconic figure in Bollywood, experienced a golden period in 1987 when 12 films graced the theaters consecutively, marking a zenith in his career. Notably, among these releases were 'Insaniyat Ke Dushman,' 'Loha,' 'Hukumat,' 'Aag Hi Aag,' 'Mera Karam Mera Dharam,' 'Watan Ke Rakhwale,' 'Mard Ki Zabaan,' 'Insaf Ki Pukar,' 'Dadagiri,' 'Jaan Hatheli Pe,' 'Mit Jayenge Mitane Waale,' and 'Superman.'
In this year, Dharmendra achieved the feat by delivering seven consecutive hits out of the 12 releases. The movies contributing to this exceptional success streak included 'Insaniyat Ke Dushman,' 'Loha,' 'Hukumat,' 'Aag Hi Aag,' 'Watan Ke Rakhwale,' 'Mard Ki Zabaan,' 'Jaan Hatheli Pe,' and 'Dadagiri.'
A highlight of this successful streak was the action-packed drama film 'Hukumat,' directed by Anil Sharma. Released in 1987, the movie featured Dharmendra and Rati Agnihotri in lead roles, and its success even prompted a Tamil remake titled 'Puthiya Vaanam.'
Dharmendra, boasting a prolific career spanning over six decades, has contributed to over 300 films, earning him the distinction of being one of the most successful actors in Hindi cinema history. While his cinematic appearances have become less frequent, Dharmendra was last seen in the sci-fi drama film 'Love Nation,' directed by Basith Ahmed Khan, alongside Adeeb and Maviya in pivotal roles.
As Dharmendra continues to hold a revered place in the hearts of Bollywood enthusiasts, his remarkable achievement of delivering seven consecutive hits in a single year remains an unparalleled record in the industry.
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