India, Jan. 2 -- The start of 2026 brings a significant moment for Indian cinema as Dharmendra's final film, Ikkis, reaches theatres. While his family celebrates this milestone, the occasion offers a chance to look back at a unique event in Bollywood history - when Dharmendra and his son, Sunny Deol, released films back to back. This 1983 standoff remains a rare example of a father and son dominating the charts at the same time.

On July 22, 1983, Dharmendra starred in the comedy-drama Naukar Biwi Ka. Directed by Rajkumar Kohli, the film was a stylistic shift for an actor primarily known for action. It was loosely based on the Pakistani film Naukar Wohti Da and featured an ensemble cast including Reena Roy, Raj Babbar, and Anita Raj. The ...