His father had old relations with some who worked with Ajit Singh Deol at Gurdaspur's railway station. He sent Gurbachan to Dharmendra's house with a letter. Gurbachan was hesitant as he did not know Dharmendra personally. Dharmendra encouraged Gurbachan to stay at his house and help him get work in films as a stunt double. This was in October 1973.
