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Born:- December 8, 1935 (1935-12-08) (age 71) Sahnewal, Punjab, British India
Political party:-BJP
Spouse:-Hema Malini
Children:-BJP
Residence:-Mumbai

Dharmendra, is an Indian Bollywood film star. At the peak of his film career he was considered a matinee idol, and was among the 10 most handsome men in the world at that time. Currently he is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Bikaner constituency of Rajasthan and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party. He was recently awarded the Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
He rose to fame as an Indian actor who appeared in more than 200 Hindi films since the early 1960s. He married Prakash Deol and later actress Hema Malini. He is the father of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol from Prakash Deol and father of actress Esha Deol and Ahana Deol from Hema Malini. He is the uncle of actor Abhay Deol.

Acting career


Dharmendra is the most successful filmstar of Bollywood after Dilip Kumar.[2] He has starred in a large number of hit films in Bollywood and is considered a living legend.
Dharmendra was first noticed in a Filmfare spot-the-talent contest and came to Mumbai to become an actor. He was signed by Arjun Hingorani for the film Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere (1960).
At the start of his career he was usually cast as a romantic hero . His first major hit film was Phool Aur Paththar. Dharmendra starred in many comedy films, noted Chupke Chupke, a masterpiece from Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Before Chupke Chupke Dharmendra had worked in Satyakam with Hrisikesh Mukharjee a cult classic and a great piece of cinema again. As action movies became more popular, he took on action hero roles. Perhaps the most memorable of these was his role in the 1975 Sholay, where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan.
He has also experimented with film production; he launched both of his sons in films: Sunny Deol in Betaab (1983) and Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995).
His Latest release is Apne where he appears opposite his sons Sunny and Bobby together for the first time. The movie is recently seen success in box office

Personal life


Dharmendra married twice. His first marriage was to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19.[1] They are said to have fallen in love on the sets of Sholay (1975) although they have made many films together before and after Sholay. His two sons by his first wife, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, are also successful actors. He has two daughters, starlet Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, by Hema Malini. His nephew Abhay Deol is also an actor. Dharmendra has gone on record saying he did not believe the Mumbai film industry was a place suitable for girls. Whereas he was unperturbed by his sons Sunny and Bobby joining the industry, he was vocal about his displeasure regarding his daughter Esha's choice of profession.
He has recently become active in politics with his wife Hema Malini. He won a position as a Member of Parliament in the 2004 general elections, from Bikaner in Rajasthan, on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. During his election campaign, he made an ironic remark that he should be elected Dictator Perpetuus to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticized.

Awards and recognitions


Filmography


  1. Apne (2007) - Baldev Singh Chaudhary
  2. Metro (2007) .... Amol
  3. Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004) .... Hasmukh Mehta
  4. Hum Kaun Hai? (2004) .... Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance)
  5. Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
  6. Bhai Thakur (2000)
  7. Jallad No. 1 (2000) .... Shankar
  8. Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000) .... Ajit Singh
  9. Sultaan (2000)
  10. Nyaydaata (1999) .... DCP Ram
  11. Zulm O Situm (1998) .... SP. Arun
  12. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha)
  13. Dharma Karma (1997) .... Dharma
  14. Gundagardi (1997)
  15. Loha (1997) .... Shankar
  16. Mafia (1996) .... Fauji Ajit Singh
  17. Aatank (1996) .... Jesu
  18. Himmatvar (1996) .... Sultan
  19. Return of Jewel Thief (1996) .... Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh
  20. Smuggler (1996)
  21. Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995)
  22. Taaqat (1995) .... Shakti Singh
  23. Aazmayish (1995) .... Shanker Singh Rathod
  24. Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Shankar
  25. Policewala Gunda (1995)
  26. Jodh Juaari (1994)
  27. Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
  28. Kshatriya (1993) .... Maharaj Prthivi Singh (Surjangarh)
  29. Kundan (1993)
  30. Dushman Zamana (1992)
  31. Kal Ki Awaz (1992)
  32. Humlaa (1992) .... Bhawani
  33. Khule-Aam (1992) .... Shiva
  34. Tehelka (1992)
  35. Virodhi (1992) .... Inspector Shekhar
  36. Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
  37. Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) .... Pitamber Kohli
  38. Dushman Devta (1991) .... Shiva
  39. Paap Ki Aandhi (1991) .... Dharma/Mangal
  40. Farishtay (1991) .... Veeru
  41. Hag Toofan (1991)
  42. Kohraam (1991)
  43. Mast Kalandar (1991)
  44. Trinetra (1991) .... Raja
  45. Humse Na Takrana (1990)
  46. Nakabandi (1990)
  47. Pyaar Ka Karz (1990)
  48. Qurbani Jatt Di (1990)
  49. Vardi (1990) .... Havaldar Bhagwan Singh
  50. Veeru Dada (1990) .... Veeru Dada
  51. Shehzaade (1989) .... Subedhar Zorawar Singh/Inspector Shankar Shrivastav
  52. Sikka (1989) .... Vijay
  53. Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
  54. Batwara (1989) .... Sumer Singh
  55. Ilaaka (1989) .... Inspector Dharam Verma
  56. Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
  57. Hathyar (1989) .... Khushal Khan
  58. Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) .... Sonu
  59. Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) .... Havaldar Ram Singh
  60. Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) .... Cobra/Vijay Nath
  61. Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) .... Shankar
  62. Mahaveera (1988) .... Ajay Verma
  63. Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Yadvinder Singh
  64. Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) .... Balwant
  65. Saazish (1988)
  66. Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) .... Vikram/CBI Officer Ashwini Kumar
  67. Soorma Bhopali (1988)
  68. Zalzala (1988) .... Inspector Shiv Kumar
  69. Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987) .... Soni
  70. Hukumat (1987) .... Arjun Singh
  71. Loha (1987)
  72. Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) .... Insp. Shekhar Kapoor
  73. Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Sher Singh
  74. Dadagiri (1987) .... Dharma (Dada)
  75. Insaaf Ki Pukar (1987)
  76. Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
  77. Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) .... Ajay Shankar Sharma
  79. Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
  80. Sultanat (1986) .... General Khalid
  81. Main Balwan (1986) .... Inspector Chowdhury
  82. Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) .... Shop-owner
  83. Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
  84. Sitamgar (1985)
  85. Ghulami (1985) .... Ranjit Singh
  86. Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985) .... Vijay/Karan
  87. Jhootha Sach (1984)
  88. Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)
  89. Baazi (1984) .... Ajay
  90. Dharam Aur Kanoon (1984) .... Rahim Khan
  91. The Gold Medal (1984)
  92. Jagir (1984) .... Shankar
  93. Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)
  94. Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Zohravar Singh
  95. Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
  96. Sunny (1984) .... Inderjeet
  97. Qayamat (1983)
  98. Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Truck Driver (Guest Appearance)
  99. Jaani Dost (1983)
  100. Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) .... Deepak Kumar/Raja
  101. Razia Sultan (Movie) (1983) .... Yakut Jamaluddin
  102. Meharbaani (1982)
  103. Rajput (1982) .... Manu Pratap Singh
  104. Badle Ki Aag (1982) .... Sher Singh 'Shera'
  105. Baghawat (1982)
  106. Do Dishayen (1982)
  107. Ghazab (1982) .... Ajay Singh 'Munna'
  108. Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Kumar Agnihotri 'Bitto'
  109. Samraat (1982)
  110. Tahalka (1982)
  111. Teesri Aankh (1982)
  112. Aas Paas (1981) .... Arun Choudhury
  113. Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) .... Ajit/Badshah
  114. Krodhi (1981) .... Vikramjit Singh/Acharya Shradhanand (Vicky)
  115. Professor Pyarelal (1981) .... Ram/Professor Pyarelal
  116. Putt Jattan De (1981) .... Chaudhary Dharam Singh
  117. Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980) .... Soldier (Guest Appearance)
  118. Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) .... Ali-Baba
  119. Chunaoti (1980)
  120. The Burning Train (1980) .... Ashok
  121. Ram Balram (1980) .... Ram/Bholuram
  122. Kartavya (1979)
  123. Dil Ka Heera (1979)
  124. Azaad (1978) .... Ashok (Azaad)
  125. Dillagi (1978)
  126. Phandebaaz (1978)
  127. Shalimar (1978) .... S.S. Kumar
  128. Chacha Bhatija (1977) .... Shanker
  129. Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
  130. Charandas (1977)
  131. Dharam Veer (1977) .... Dharam Singh
  132. Do Chehere (1977) .... Kanwar Pran (Drunkard)/C.I.D. S.P. Shukla
  133. Do Sholay (1977)
  134. Dream Girl (1977) .... Anupam Verma
  135. Khel Khiladi Ka (1977) .... Shaki Lutera/Raja Saab/Ajit
  136. Kinara (1977)
  137. Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)
  138. Swami (1977)
  139. Tinku (1977)
  140. Charas (1976) .... Suraj Kumar
  141. Giddha (1976)
  142. Maa (1976) .... Vijay
  143. Main Papi Tum Bakhshanhaar (1976)
  144. Santo Banto (1976)
  145. Sholay (1975) .... Veeru
  146. Apne Dushman (1975) .... Brijesh
  147. Chaitali (1975)
  148. Chupke Chupke (1975) .... Dr. Parimal Tripathi/Pyare Mohan
  149. Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Madman
  150. Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)
  151. Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
  152. Pratigya (1975) .... Ajit Singh
  153. Saazish (1975)
  154. Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975)
  155. International Crook (1974) .... Shekar
  156. Dost (1974) .... Maanav
  157. Do Sher (1974)
  158. Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974)
  159. Patthar Aur Payal (1974) .... Ranjeet Singh
  160. Pocketmaar (1974)
  161. Resham Ki Dori (1974)
  162. Jwar Bhata (1973)
  163. Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Sameer Rai
  164. Loafer (1973) .... Ranjit
  165. Black Mail (1973/I) .... Kailash Gupta
  166. Jugnu (1973) .... Ashok/Jugnu
  167. Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) .... Ajit Sharma
  168. Keemat (1973) .... Mr. Gopal (Agent 116)
  169. Phagun (1973)
  170. Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) .... Shankar
  171. Anokha Milan (1972) .... Ghanshyam "Ghana"
  172. Do Chor (1972) .... Tony
  173. Lalkaar (1972) .... Major Ram Kapoor
  174. Raja Jani (1972) .... Rajkumar Singh
  175. Samadhi (1972) .... Lakhan Singh/Ajay
  176. Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) .... Raka
  177. Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971) .... Ajit
  178. Naya Zamana (1971) .... Anoop
  179. Rakhwala (1971)
  180. Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
  181. Jeevan Mrityu (1970) .... Ashok Tandon/Bikram Singh
  182. Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) .... CID Inspector Anand
  183. Kankan De Ole (1970) .... Banta Singh
  184. Man Ki Aankhen (1970) .... Rajesh Agarwal
  185. Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Mahender
  186. Sharafat (1970) .... Rajesh
  187. Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970) .... Sunil
  188. Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) .... Munish Mehra
  189. Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)
  190. Khamoshi (1969) .... Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance)
  191. Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) .... Vijay Pratap
  192. Satyakam (1969) .... Satyapriya Acharya (Sat)
  193. Yakeen (1969) .... Rajesh/Garcon
  194. Aankhen (1968) .... Sunil
  195. aazi (1968)
  196. Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)
  197. Izzat (1968)
  198. Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) .... Sunil
  199. Shikar (1968) .... Ajay
  200. Chandan Ka Palna (1967) .... Ajit
  201. Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967) .... Ashok
  202. Ghar Ka Chirag (1967)
  203. Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai (1967)
  204. Majhli Didi (1967) .... Bipin
  205. Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) .... Ravi/Prakash
  206. Anupama (1966) .... Ashok
  207. Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) .... Jitendra Gupta
  208. Devar (1966)
  209. Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)
  210. Mamta (1966) .... Barrister Indraneel
  211. Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966) .... Amar
  212. Phool Aur Patthar (1966) .... Shakti Singh/Shaaka
  213. Akashdeep (1965)
  214. Chand Aur Suraj (1965)
  215. Kaajal (1965) .... Rajesh
  216. Neela Aakash (1965) .... Akash
  217. Purnima (1965)
  218. Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) .... Chandramohan Chopra alias Channi
  219. Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) (as Dharminder) .... Ranjit
  220. Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
  221. Haqeeqat (1964) .... Captain Bahadur Singh
  222. Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
  223. Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)
  224. Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Balraj 'Raj'
  225. Bandini (1963) (as Dharminder) .... Devendra (Prison Doctor)
  226. Begaana (1963)
  227. Anpadh (1962)
  228. Shaadi (1962)
  229. Soorat Aur Seerat (1962)
  230. Boy Friend (1961) .... Sunil
  231. Shola Aur Shabnam (1961)
  232. Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960)