India, Oct. 28 -- Actor-director Satyajeet Puri recently shared a fascinating story about veteran actor Dharmendra, highlighting how the legendary star boldly confronted the underworld during its peak influence in Bollywood.

In an interview with Friday Talkies, Puri recalled, "At that time, the underworld was very strong. Many actors would get scared if they were summoned. But Dharamji and his family never feared them. He would tell them, 'If you come, the whole Sahnewal will come from Punjab. You have 10 people, but I have an army. One word from me and trucks full of people will come from Punjab to fight. Don't mess with me.' And they never did."

Satyajeet Puri, son of veteran actor Satyen Puri, began his career as a child artist. Over...