India, Nov. 27 -- Director Ramesh Sippy remembered late actor Dharmendra while speaking at the 56th International Film Festival of India on Thursday. The session was titled '50 years of Sholay: Why Sholay still resonates'.

As an audience member asked the filmmaker about the legend, he replied, "It's been difficult talking about him. It (Dharmendra) just happened. I think he was the most wonderful man, one of the finest ever. That place will never be filled by anybody else. I am sure we will have other actors who are good, but there will be no Dharmendra again. He was absolutely magnificent, both as a human being and as an actor."

Ramesh and Dharmendra's friendship lasted for five decades until the latter's death at the age of 89 this we...