Dharmindra claims Salman Khan took inspiration from ‘Pratiggya’ for ‘Dabangg’

Bollywood actor Dharam Singh Deol, widely known as Dharmendra, has claimed Salman Khan drew inspiration from one of his characters in the 1975 movie ‘Pratiggya’.

‘Pratiggya’ was one of the biggest hits of 1975 featuring Dharmendra and Hema Malini.

He took to Twitter and shared a clip from the film with Hema Malini.

 “Dosto kuch bhi kar jaata houn… Haha”

Dosto, kuchh bhi kar jaata hoon 🙏 …Haha😆. pic.twitter.com/lxhHUaZOxQ

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) May 17, 2023

One of the social media users commented on the tweet, “Love this film. I think Dabangg is maybe inspired by this film.”

Love this film. I think Dabangg is maybe inspired by this film.

— Aneeta (@AneetaABEF) May 17, 2023

He retweeted claiming that Salman Khan himself told him that he was very much inspired by his character.

Yes dear, even Salman told me that he was very much inspired by that character of mine . Friends, it happens i wanted to play Dalip Sahab’s role (Devdas and Salim in Mughal e Aazim ) Following Dreams is everyone’s dream 🙏.

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) May 20, 2023

Thank you for confirming this I really felt that the Dabangg character was inspired by your character. Love you Dharam ji ❤️

— Aneeta (@AneetaABEF) May 20, 2023