New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Dharmendra's passing has brought renewed attention to one of the most remarkable family traditions in Indian cinema - a father and two sons who worked together not just as actors, but as partners in a shared journey across decades.

From the 1980s to the late 2010s, Dharmendra acted with Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol in several films, the most prominent of which hold a special place in Bollywood history. These collaborations were not simply casting choices, but reflections of a family legacy carried onto the screen.

The first time Dharmendra and Sunny Deol appeared together in a full film was in 'Sultanat', released in 1986. It was a major commercial project of its time, featuring an ensemble cast and a storyline built ...