Mumbai, Nov 28 (NationPress) The beloved characters of Hindi cinema, Veeru and the iconic Jailor from Sholay, are set to reunite in the eagerly awaited film “Ikkis”.

Late legends Dharmendra and Asrani, who defined an era of laughter and emotion in the 1975 classic, share the screen once again in this upcoming project.

A brief clip showcases Dharmendra delivering his poignant lines, “Aaj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa,” triggering waves of nostalgia among fans. As the camera shifts, Asrani is spotted alongside, sharing a warm chuckle with the late veteran actor, who sadly passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.

Asrani, who departed at the age of 84 earlier this October, succumbed to a chest infection on October 20, as confirmed by his manager and close friend. The official Instagram account shared the sorrowful news of his demise.

The post conveyed: “The news of the passing of the king of comedy, the great actor Asrani ji, who ruled over millions of hearts, has plunged us all into deep sorrow. He gave Indian cinema a new identity with his unique acting, simplicity, and humor. The life he breathed into every character will forever live on in our memories. His passing is not just a loss for the film industry, but for everyone who ever smiled at his acting. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”

Ikkis is a war drama centered around the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film also features Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia.

Sholay, a 1975 Indian epic action-adventure directed by Ramesh Sippy, follows two criminals, Veeru played by Dharmendra and Jai portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan, who are tasked by a retired police officer to capture the menacing Gabbar Singh. Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan feature as their love interests, Basanti and Radha respectively.