Date of Birth: 8th December, 1935.
Nickname: HeMan
Address: Plot No. 22, 11th Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Bombay 400049
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Debut Film: "Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere"
Film Awards: Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award
Mini Biography
Film star Dharmendra was born at Phagwara in Punjab. He was first noticed in a
Filmfare spot- the- talent contest and was signed by Arjun Hingorani for the
film "Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere". At the start of his career Dharmendra was
usually cast as a romantic hero. His first major hit film was "Phool Aur Patthar".
Dharmendra also worked in comedy films like "Chupke Chupke", a masterpiece from
Hrishikesh Mukherjee. When action movies became popular in 1970's he starred as
action hero in many such films. Dharmendra's most memorable role as action hero
was in the blockbuster film "Sholay" where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan.
Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, no other film star can claim to be equally good in
comedy and action as Dharmendra. Dharmendra also ventured into film production
and launched his sons Sunny Deol in "Betaab" and Bobby Deol in "Barsaat" as well
as his nephew Abhay Deol in "Socha Na Tha". After a few years hiatus from acting
since the early 2000s he is reappearing in films as character actor. His latest
films "Metro" and "Apne" have been successful at the box office. Dharmendra also
played a Villainious role in his recent released film "Johnny Gaddar".
Dharmendra has married Bollywood actress Hema Malini after converting to Islam.
He had to change his religion because he was already married to Prakash Kaur and
according to Hindu marriage act one can not marry any other woman till the first
wife is alive.
Filmography
Om Shanti Om, Johnny Gaddaar, Apne, Metro, Kis Kis Ki Kismat, Hum Kaun Hai?,
Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai, Bhai Thakur, Jallad No. 1 , Meri Jung Ka Elaan,
Sultaan, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Dharma Karma, Loha Mafia, Aatank, Himmatvar,
Return of Jewel Thief, Smuggler, Taaqat, Policewala Gunda, Kundan, Dushman
Zamana, Kal Ki Awaz, Humlaa, Tehelka, Virodhi, Paap Ki Aandhi, Kohraam, Trinetra,
Humse Na Takrana, Pyaar Ka Karz, Dada, Batwara, Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar
Doonga, Soorma Bhopali, Zalzala, Sunny, Insaaf Ka Tarazu, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor,
The Burning Train, Ram Balram, Dream Girl, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Dost,
Pocketmaar, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Seeta Aur Geeta, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Aankhen ,
Baazi, Phool Aur Patthar, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Soorat Aur Seerat, Boy Friend,
Shola Aur Shabnam and Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.
Trivia
* Dharmendra is a member of Lok Sabha, he has won election from Bikaner
constituency of Rajasthan on B J P ticket.
* He never won Filmfare Best Actor Award throughout his film career.
* He was severely criticized for his election speech that he should be elected
Dictator Perpetuus to teach basic etiquette that democracy requires.
* Dharmendra has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, from his second wife
Hema Malini.
* Dharmendra has gone on record saying that he did not believe that Mumbai film
industry is a place suitable for girls when her daughter Esha decided to enter
in films.
* He is the only actor to have starred with almost all the Kapoor members except
Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Kapoor. |
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