Ep 292- Remembering Dharmendra Through Blackmail (1973)

Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes, early access and unfiltered conversations → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast In this special tribute episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the legendary Dharmendra — his impact, his beauty, his eras, his legacy — and celebrate him through one of Amrita’s all-time favourites: Blackmail (1973). Expect classic Khandaan energy as we talk about Vijay Anand’s noir-meets-masala filmmaking, Rakhi and Dharam’s scorching chemistry, Shatrughan Sinha’s flying kicks, rogue Italians, solar-power science madness, and the joy of rediscovering an icon's work. It’s heartfelt, funny, nostalgic, and a reminder of why Dharmendra remains one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved stars. Timestamps / Segments 00:00 – Intro & why this tribute matters 02:00 – Dharmendra’s eras and cultural legacy 13:00 – Amrita on picking Blackmail 18:00 – Solar power, Italians & Vijay Anand madness 25:00 – Songs, editing, and 70s action chaos 32:00 – Dharam & Rakhi: chemistry + tropes done right 39:00 – Final thoughts on Dharmendra’s legacy 4. Credits Hosted by Asim | Amrita | Sujoy Produced by Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast Watch us on YouTube – Khandaan Podcast Follow us on Instagram & Patreon for more episodes and unfiltered chats 5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only) Bollywood, Hindi cinema, Dharmendra, Blackmail 1973, Rakhi, Shatrughan Sinha, Vijay Anand, Hindi film history, 70s Bollywood, Khandaan Podcast, movie review, Indian cinema classics