Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 14: Bollywood fans are in for a nostalgic treat as veteran actor Dharmendra and Arbaaz Khan reunite after nearly three decades for the upcoming film Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se. The film marks their first on-screen collaboration since the 1998 hit Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, which also featured Salman Khan and Kajol.
Dharmendra expressed his enthusiasm for returning to the big screen and reuniting with Arbaaz. “This energy, when the name of film or camera comes, I become a lion. The camera loves me, I love the camera. I can’t live without camera, to be frank,” he said.
Talking about Arbaaz, Dharmendra added, “He is a good personality, a beautiful personality, and a very good artist. It’s been many years since we worked together, but the story of Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se is very good.”
The actor shared that the film brings with it the joy of collaborating with familiar faces. “I have got a good story, in which Arbaaz is also there, and I am also there. And you will get a chance to meet many old friends,” he said.
In the film, Dharmendra will portray Colonel Ajay Singh, a character deeply rooted in patriotism. “Look, we call India a mother. I think of India as a mother. That emotion comes in automatically — protecting this mother, keeping her happy, spreading love,” he explained.
He also reflected on the values passed down by his parents: “I am an actor and an actor later, but first I am a human being. What my parents have taught me — this is their gift. Whatever I am today, it’s because of them.”
The film’s launch event, held recently in Mumbai, was a star-studded affair. The muhoorat ceremony was attended by notable figures like Rajpal Yadav, Vidya Malavade, Ganesh Acharya, Kangana Sharma, Udit Narayan, and others. Udit Narayan also performed an unreleased track from the film, adding to the anticipation.
Describing the film as a “mix veg” of emotions and entertainment, Dharmendra praised the production team and wished producer Ronnie Rodrigues and his team great success.
Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se is produced by Ronnie Rodrigues, CMD of Pearl Group of Companies and owner of Cinebuster Magazine Pvt. Ltd. The film is directed by Sabir Sheikh, with writing by Nisar Akhtar, music by Dilip Sen and Sameer Sen, and cinematography by Naushad Parkar.
The film is set to begin shooting soon and is slated for a theatrical release in November 2025.