King of South remakes
Jeetendra can rightly be called as the king of South film remakes in Bollywood. He has featured in more than 200 films and most of them were an inspiration drawn from South. Whenever director or producer would visualise a South film being remade for Bollywood, Jeetendra would be the first name in the list of possible actors to be featured in that film.
Pairing that lasts!
One of the significant trademarks of Jeetendra was that he would feature with one heroine in many films. He would set chemistry with one female actress and then she would be the one to feature with him in the forthcoming films. By doing so, he has featured with Sridevi in more than 24 films, with Jaya Bachcha he has done approximately 21 films and with Hema Malini, he has shared screen space in more than 12 films.
Pencil Cut Moustache
In most of the films that he featured in the '80s, he had that typical style of carrying a pencil cut moustache teamed with an Elvis cut hair style. He used to don those leather jackets teamed with a slim fitting shirt tucked in a neatly pressed trouser. And his pencil cut moustache completed his macho look. To add to this, Jeetendra was the one who started the trend of sporting aviators which gave him a handsome hunk persona.
His white & White Outfit!
White shirt, white pants and white shining shoes were all that attracted our attention when Jeetendra made it to the silver screen in the '60s. He was known for his top to bottom white ensemble and well, many did try and copy him as well. The attire going completely white had become a style statement for many during those times.
The Jumping Jack!
How can someone forget his high-octane signature dance steps which earned him the nickname of Jumping Jack of Bollywood. He used to dance with full power and that’s what he was loved for. His impromptu moves were an inspiration and well, many of them still remain the favourite.
Bollywood has witnessed numerous superstars who have entertained the masses and then disappeared after a while. But Jeetendra‘s charisma is beyond compare, his stardom hard to achieve, while his larger than life persona is worth endearing. In his Bollywood career spanning almost three decades, he featured in more than 200 films and well, most of them fared well at the box office. With this, we can gauge the love that he received from his audience.
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Well, apart from his heroic stance in films, audience also loved him for his trademark style which only he could ever off. Take a look…
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