India, Nov. 25 -- With his effortless ability to shift through intense, understated performances and larger-than-life action heroes, Dharmendra was an all-rounder, who effortlessly embodied all kinds of roles in an era where biggest of the heroes found it difficult to break out of their prescribed image.

Here is a look at the top 10 films that shine through in his career of over 300 movies:

1. Sholay: The 1975 classic just celebrated its golden jubilee and it is also one of the most important films in Dharmendra and co-star Amitabh Bachchan's filmographies. Dharmendra's playful, emotional and heart on his sleeves Veeru was the perfect foil to Bachchan's Jai, who would lower his guard only around his friend. Veeru was the fighter and Jai...