India, Aug. 15 -- It's been over four decades since Hema Malini and Dharmendra tied the knot, but their love story began much earlier. The two were dating while shooting for the iconic film Sholay, with their real-life romance adding an extra spark to their on-screen chemistry. Now, as the film marks 50 years since its release, Hema Malini's body double Reshma Pathan spills secrets about their then-private relationship.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Reshma Pathan, who did all the stunts for Hema Malini in the Ramesh Sippy's directorial, recalls working with the actor on the set of Sholay.

"Hum sabko pata tha ke Hemaji aur Dharamji ka ishq chal raha hai (we all on the set knew that they are dating). But they never showed that on ...