India, Nov. 24 -- Dharmendra may be best remembered as the 'He Man' of Bollywood for his bulky physique and action man persona, but he began his film journey as a soft romantic star. In fact, at a time in the late 60s and early 70s, he was widely regarded as one of the most good-looking men in the industry. The claim was bolstered by international media calling him one of the most handsome men in the world.

In the 70s, as Dharmendra established himself as a leading man in films, he was profiled by numerous film magazines, both in India and abroad. In the 70s, international publications listed him in the top 10 and top 5 most handsome men in the world, with a couple even placing him on top. Dharmendra himself recalled being compared to Ho...