Music composer Mithoon and singer Palak Muchhal are set to present a heartfelt musical tribute celebrating the extraordinary legacy of legendary actor Dharmendra at the upcoming Zee Cine Awards.
The special performance is designed as a musical journey through six decades of cinema that Dharmendra helped shape with his warmth, authenticity and timeless screen presence. More than just a star, he remains one of Indian cinema’s most enduring emotional anchors, remembered for performances that blended strength, vulnerability and deep humanity.
Speaking ahead of the tribute, Mithoon shared that the performance aims to honour not just an actor, but an entire era of Hindi cinema. He said the tribute would showcase some of the most iconic songs associated with Dharmendra’s filmography, many of which were crafted by legendary composers such as Laxmikant–Pyarelal, Madan Mohan, and R. D. Burman.
Mithoon described the tribute as an attempt to present the evolution of Indian film music through Dharmendra’s cinematic journey, carefully curated to reflect the emotional depth and musical richness that defined his legacy. He noted that the responsibility was immense, given the cultural significance of the songs and the memories they continue to evoke across generations.
Dharmendra’s career is marked by characters that felt deeply real — from moments of joy that lit up the screen to silences that carried profound emotional weight. What made him unforgettable was not just performance brilliance, but the sincerity and humility that resonated far beyond the screen.
The tribute aims to remind audiences that while time moves forward, true legends remain eternal through their art. For those who grew up watching Dharmendra and for newer audiences discovering his work, the performance stands as a celebration of a legacy that continues to live on in music, cinema and collective memory.
