He worked with Nutan in '' Soorat Aur Seerat '' ( 1962 ) , '' Bandini '' ( 1963 ) , '' Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya '' ( 1966 ) and '' Dulhan Ek Raat Ki '' ( 1967 ) , and with Mala Sinha in '' Anpadh '' ( 1962 ) , '' Pooja Ke Phool '' ( 1964 ) , Ankhein ( a very big hit ) and '' Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi '' , with Nanda in '' Akashdeep '' and with Saira Banu in '' Shaadi '' and '' Ayee Milan Ki Bela '' ( 1964 ) . Dharmendra formed a successful pairing with Meena Kumari and shared the screen in 7 films namely '' Main Bhi Ladki Hoon '' ( 1964 ) , '' Kaajal '' ( 1965 ) , '' Purnima '' ( 1965 ) , '' Phool Aur Patthar '' ( 1966 ) , '' Majhli Didi '' ( 1967 ) , '' Chandan Ka Palna '' ( 1967 ) and '' Baharon Ki Manzil '' ( 1968 ) . He had a solo hero role in '' Phool Aur Patthar '' ( 1966 ) , which was his first action film . It has been speculated for a long time that Meena Kumari and Dharmendra had an intimate relationship in the 1960s . Meena Kumari helped him to establish himself among the A-listers of that time . '' Phool Aur Paththar '' became the highest-grossing film of 1966 and Dharmendra received his first Filmfare nomination for Best Actor . His performance in '' Anupama '' was critically acclaimed . He was given a souvenir at the 14th National Film Awards in recognition of his performance in the film . He did romantic roles in films like '' Aaye Milan Ki Bela '' , '' Aaya Sawan Jhoomke '' , '' Mere Humdum Mere Dost '' , '' Pyaar Hi Pyaar '' and '' Jeevan Mrityu '' . He did suspense thrillers like '' Shikar '' , '' Blackmail '' , '' Kab Kyun Aur Kahan '' and '' Keemat '' . He received a Filmfare Best Actor nomination for an action hero role in the 1971 hit film '' Mera Gaon Mera Desh '' . Having played romantic as well as action hero parts , he began to be called a versatile actor by 1975
14th National Film Awards
14th National Film Awards
Dharmendra