New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Dharmendra and Hema Malini were not co-stars - fans knew when they appeared together, magic was bound to follow. Whether it was the fire of Sholay or the charm of Seeta Aur Geeta, their chemistry shaped some of Hindi cinema's most unforgettable moments.

Reflecting on their bond - Hema Malini - days before Dharmendra's death, had shared that she was 'blessed' to have Bollywood's 'He-Man," who was a poet at heart.

"He's a poet at heart and has a couplet for every occasion. No one can be like him. I'm blessed to have him in my life. He has given me my space. I'm free to do my own thing," Hema Malini had told Filmfare in an interview.

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