Dharmendra is a legendary actor in the Indian film industry, commonly known as Bollywood. He has been a part of the industry for over six decades and has acted in over 300 films. He is not only a renowned actor but also a successful producer, director, and politician. Dharmendra’s charismatic personality, excellent acting skills, and charming looks have made him a household name in India.
Dharmendra was born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab, India. His birth name is Dharam Singh Deol. He spent his childhood in the village of Sahnewal and attended school in Ludhiana. He had a passion for acting from a young age, which led him to move to Mumbai (then Bombay) to pursue his dream.
Dharmendra’s journey in the film industry started in 1960 with the film “Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.” However, it was his role in the film “Phool Aur Patthar” (1966) that catapulted him to stardom. The film was a huge commercial success, and Dharmendra’s performance was critically acclaimed. He went on to deliver many hits in the following years, such as “Sholay” (1975), “Chupke Chupke” (1975), “Yaadon Ki Baaraat” (1973), and “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977).
Dharmendra’s acting skills were not limited to just serious roles. He was also known for his comic timing, which he displayed in films such as “Chupke Chupke” and “Sholay.” He has also acted in romantic films like “Satyakam” (1969) and “Chupke Chupke,” where he showcased his romantic side. He had a unique ability to make his characters come to life on the screen, which made him a favourite among audiences.
In addition to his acting career, Dharmendra has also been successful as a producer and director. He produced films like “Ghayal” (1990) and “Apne” (2007), which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. He also directed the film “Dillagi” (1978), which starred him and his wife, Hema Malini.
Dharmendra’s personal life has also been a topic of interest for his fans. He fell in love with Hema Malini, one of Bollywood’s leading actresses, during the filming of “Sholay.” However, Hema was already married at the time, and it took Dharmendra several years to convince her to marry him. They eventually got married in 1980 and have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Dharmendra’s popularity has not been limited to just India. He has a huge fan following in other countries as well, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His films have been dubbed into several languages and have been popular in other parts of the world as well.
In addition to his successful career in the film industry, Dharmendra has also had a successful stint in politics. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2004 and was elected as a member of parliament from Bikaner, Rajasthan, in the same year. He was re-elected from the same constituency in 2009.
Dharmendra has been recognized for his contributions to Indian cinema with several awards and honors. He has won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 and the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors, in 2012. He was also honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award.
The list of films Dharmendra has acted in:
| 1960 | Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere |
| 1961 | Shola Aur Shabnam |
| 1961 | Boy Friend |
| 1962 | Soorat Aur Seerat |
| 1962 | Anpadh |
| 1962 | Shaadi |
| 1963 | Bandini |
| 1963 | Begaana |
| 1964 | Pooja Ke Phool |
| 1964 | Mera Qasoor Kya Hai |
| 1964 | Haqeeqat |
| 1964 | Ganga Ki Lahren |
| 1964 | Ayee Milan Ki Bela |
| 1964 | Aap Ki Parchhaiyan |
| 1964 | Main Bhi Ladki Hoon |
| 1965 | Purnima |
| 1965 | Neela Akaash |
| 1965 | Kaajal |
| 1965 | Chand Aur Suraj |
| 1965 | Akashdeep |
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar |
| 1966 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai |
| 1966 | Mamta |
| 1966 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya |
| 1966 | Devar |
| 1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi |
| 1966 | Anupama |
| 1966 | Aaye Din Bahar Ke |
| 1966 | Paari |
| 1967 | Majhli Didi |
| 1967 | Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai |
| 1967 | Ghar Ka Chirag |
| 1967 | Dulhan Ek Raat Ki |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna |
| 1968 | Shikar |
| 1968 | Mere Hamdam Mere Dost |
| 1968 | Izzat |
| 1968 | Baharon Ki Manzil |
| 1968 | Baazi |
| 1968 | Ankhen |
| 1969 | Yakeen |
| 1969 | Satyakam |
| 1969 | Pyar Hi Pyar |
| 1969 | Khamoshi |
| 1969 | The Gold Medal |
| 1969 | Ayaa Sawan Jhoom Ke |
| 1969 | Aadmi Aur Insaan |
| 1969 | Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke |
| 1970 | Man Ki Aankhen |
| 1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawaan |
| 1970 | Sharafat |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker |
| 1970 | Soldier Thakur Daler Singh |
| 1970 | Kankan De Ole |
| 1970 | Kab Kyun Aur Kahan |
| 1970 | Jeevan Mrityu |
| 1970 | Ishq Par Zor Nahin |
| 1971 | Rakhwala |
| 1971 | Naya Zamana |
| 1971 | Mera Gaon Mera Desh |
| 1971 | Guddi |
| 1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta |
| 1972 | Samadhi |
| 1972 | Raja Jani |
| 1972 | Lalkar |
| 1972 | Do Chor |
| 1972 | Anokha Milan |
| 1972 | Loafer |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat |
| 1973 | Phagun |
| 1973 | Keemat |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki |
| 1973 | Jugnu |
| 1973 | Black Mail |
| 1973 | Jheel Ke Us Paar |
| 1973 | Jwar Bhata |
| 1974 | Resham Ki Dori |
| 1974 | Patthar Aur Payal |
| 1974 | Pocketmaar |
| 1974 | Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam |
| 1974 | Do Sher |
| 1974 | Dost |
| 1974 | International Crook |
| 1974 | The Gold Medal |
| 1974 | Kunwara Baap |
| 1975 | Teri Meri Ik Jindri |
| 1975 | Saazish |
| 1975 | Pratiggya |
| 1975 | Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja |
| 1975 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka |
| 1975 | Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty |
| 1975 | Chupke Chupke |
| 1975 | Chaitali |
| 1975 | Apne Dushman |
| 1975 | Sholay |
| 1976 | Santo Banto |
| 1976 | Choti Si Baat |
| 1976 | Charas |
| 1976 | Maa |
| 1977 | Swami |
| 1977 | Kinara |
| 1977 | Aaina |
| 1977 | Khel Khiladi Ka |
| 1977 | Dream Gurl |
| 1977 | Do Chehere |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer |
| 1977 | Charandas |
| 1977 | Chala Murari Hero Banne |
| 1977 | Chacha Bhatija |
| 1978 | Shalimar |
| 1978 | Phandebaaz |
| 1978 | Dillagi |
| 1978 | Azaad |
| 1979 | Dil Ka Heera |
| 1979 | Kartavya |
| 1980 | Chunaoti |
| 1980 | Ram Balram |
| 1980 | The Burning Train |
| 1980 | Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor |
| 1980 | Insaaf Ka Tarazu |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal |
| 1981 | Krodhi |
| 1981 | Katilon Ke Kaatil |
| 1981 | Aas Paas |
| 1981 | Naseeb |
| 1982 | Teesri Aankh |
| 1982 | Samraat |
| 1982 | Main Intequam Loonga |
| 1982 | Ghazab |
| 1982 | Do Dishayen |
| 1982 | Baghavat |
| 1982 | Badle Ki Aag |
| 1982 | Ambri |
| 1983 | Razia Sultan |
| 1983 | Naukar Biwi Ka |
| 1983 | Jaani Dost |
| 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoon |
| 1983 | Qayamat |
| 1984 | Sunny |
| 1984 | Ranjhan Mera Yaar |
| 1984 | Raaj Tilak |
| 1984 | Jeene Nahi Doonga |
| 1984 | Jagir |
| 1984 | Dharam Aur Kanoon |
| 1984 | Baazi |
| 1984 | Insaaf Kaun Karega |
| 1984 | Jhutha Sach |
| 1984 | Karishma Kudrat Ka |
| 1985 | Ghulami |
| 1985 | Sitamgar |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi |
| 1986 | Mohabbat Ki Kasam |
| 1986 | Sultanat |
| 1987 | Mit Jayenga Mitane Wale |
| 1987 | Watan Ke Rakhwale |
| 1987 | Mera Karam Mera Dharam |
| 1987 | Mard Ki Zabaan |
| 1987 | Insaaf Ki Pukar |
| 1987 | Dadagiri |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag |
| 1987 | Superman |
| 1987 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman |
| 1987 | Loha |
| 1987 | Hukumat |
| 1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe |
| 1988 | Zalzala |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali |
| 1988 | Sone Pe Suhaaga |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi |
| 1988 | Mardon Wali Baat |
| 1988 | Mahaveera |
| 1988 | Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga |
| 1988 | Ganga Tere Desh Mein |
| 1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat |
| 1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi |
| 1989 | Hathyar |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki |
| 1989 | Ilaaka |
| 1989 | Batwara |
| 1989 | Elaan E Jung |
| 1989 | Sikka |
| 1989 | Shehzaade |
| 1990 | Veeru Dada |
| 1990 | Vardi |
| 1990 | Qurbani Jatt Di |
| 1990 | Pyar Ka Karz |
| 1990 | Naakabandi |
| 1990 | Humse Na Takrana |
| 1991 | Trinetra |
| 1991 | Mast Kalandar |
| 1991 | Kohraam |
| 1991 | Farishtay |
| 1991 | Paap Ki Aandhi |
| 1991 | Dushman Devta |
| 1992 | Khule Aam |
| 1992 | Zulm Ki Hukumat |
| 1992 | Waqt Ka Badshah |
| 1992 | Tahalka |
| 1992 | Virodhi |
| 1992 | Humlaa |
| 1992 | Kal Ki Awaz |
| 1993 | Agnee Morcha |
| 1993 | Aag Ka Toofan |
| 1993 | Kundan |
| 1993 | Kshatriya |
| 1994 | Maha Shaktishaali |
| 1994 | Juaari |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung |
| 1995 | Aazmayish |
| 1995 | Taaqat |
| 1995 | Hum sab chor Hain |
| 1995 | Fauji |
| 1995 | Veer |
| 1996 | Smuggler |
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief |
| 1996 | Himmatvar |
| 1996 | Aatank |
| 1996 | Mafia |
| 1997 | Loha |
| 1997 | Jeeo Shaan Se |
| 1997 | Gundagardi |
| 1997 | Agnee Morcha |
| 1998 | Hamaara Faisla |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya |
| 1998 | Zulm O Situm |
| 1998 | Sherkhan |
| 1999 | Nyaydaata |
| 1999 | Munnibai |
| 1999 | Lohpurush |
| 2000 | Sultan |
| 2000 | The Revenge: Geeta Mera Naam |
| 2000 | Meri Jung Ka Elaan |
| 2000 | Kaali Ki Saugandh |
| 2000 | Jallad No 1 |
| 2000 | Bhai Thakur |
| 2001 | Jagira |
| 2001 | Saugandh Geeta Ki |
| 2001 | Bhooka Sher |
| 2002 | Reshma Aur Sultan |
| 2002 | Border Kashmir |
| 2003 | Shiva Ka Insaaf |
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke …. Pyaar Hai |
| 2003 | Tada |
| 2004 | Sabse Badi Ganga Ki Saugandh |
| 2004 | Hum Kaun Hai |
| 2004 | Kis Kis Ki Kismat |
| 2007 | Life in a … Metro |
| 2007 | Apne |
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddaar |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om |
| 2009 | Har Pal |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 |
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great |
| 2014 | Dushman Ke Khoon Paani Ha |
| 2014 | Double Di Trouble |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband |
| 2017 | Jora 10 Numbaria |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se |
| 2020 | Shimla Mirchi |
| 2020 | Jora: The Second Chapter |
| 2021 | Dream Catcher |
