‘Batwara 1947’ Director Rajkumar Santoshi Pays Tribute to Dharmendra at Grand Musical Show ‘Pyaar Hi Pyaar Beshumaar’

The St. Andrews Auditorium in Bandra, Mumbai, turned into a time machine of golden-era melodies on Friday, August 21, 2026. The entertainment industry gathered for a grand musical tribute, ‘Pyaar Hi Pyaar Beshumaar,’ celebrating the incredible cinematic journey and timeless magic of legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra. Organised by Biggtime Entertainment in association with Just Video, and presented by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and co-presented by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the evening was a heartfelt celebration of the "He-Man" of Bollywood, blending rich nostalgia with live orchestrations. Among those present were noted filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, whose film Batwara 1947 released on August 14, 2026. Legendary Actor Dharmendra Dies at 89 in Mumbai Due to Age-Related Illness; Tribute to the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood.

Rajkumar Santoshi Pays Touching Tribute to Dharmendra

Key Highlights of Dharmendra Musical Tribute

• Star-Studded Presence: The Dharmendra tribute event drew leading luminaries, celebrities, and personalities from film, television, OTT, and music industries alongside hundreds of retro music enthusiasts.

• Grand Musical Ensemble: The Bollywood retro band ‘Manke’ delivered a breathtaking performance backed by a 22-piece orchestra featuring 10 violinists, recreating the iconic sounds of Hindi cinema's golden years.

• Singers: The stage came alive with stellar vocal performances by Ishita Vishwakarma, Manjira Ganguly, Madan Shukla, Divyansh Verma, Raj Prakash, and event curator Pankaj Raina, alongside special musical tributes from celebrated playback singer Madhushree Bhattacharya and veteran singer Usha Timothi.