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{{Short description|Indian actor, producer and politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Dharmendra  
| name               = Dharmendra
| image = Dharmendra 2011.jpg
| caption            = Dharmendra in April 2012
| caption =
| office             = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| office =[[Member of the Lok Sabha|Member]] of the [[Lok Sabha|Indian Parliament]] <br /> for [[Bikaner (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bikaner]]
| term_start         = 13 May 2005
| term_start = 2004
| term_end           = 16 May 2009
| term_end = 2009
| predecessor         = [[Rameshwar Lal Dudi]]
| predecessor = [[Rameshwar Lal Dudi]]
| successor           = [[Arjun Ram Meghwal]]
| successor = [[Arjun Ram Meghwal]]
| constituency        = [[Bikaner (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bikaner]]
| birth_name = Dharam Singh Deol
| birth_name         = Dharam Singh Deol
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1935|12|8}}
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1935|12|08|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Nasrali]], [[Punjab, British India]]
| birth_place        = [[Sahnewal]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]]
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[Film producer|producer]], [[politician]]
, [[British Raj|British India]]<br/>(present-day [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]])
| nationality        = [[British Raj|British Indian]] {{small|(1935–1947)}}<br/>[[Indian people|Indian]] {{small|(1947–present)}}
| occupation          = {{hlist|Actor|film producer|politician|singer|film presenter|poet}}
| alma_mater          = Ramgarhia College, [[Phagwara]]
| spouse              = {{ublist|{{marriage|Parkash Kaur|1954}}|{{marriage|[[Hema Malini]]|1980}}}}
| children            = 6; (including [[Sunny Deol]], [[Bobby Deol]] and [[Esha Deol]])
| awards              = [[Padma Bhushan]] (2012)
| signature          =
Autograph Dharmendra.svg
| parents            =
| relatives          = See [[List of Hindi film families#Deol family|Deol family]]
| party = [[Bharatiya Janta Party]]
| image              = Dharmendra 2012.jpg
}}
 
'''Dharam Deol''' (born 8 December 1935), known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Dharmendra''', is an Indian actor, producer and politician who is known for his work in [[Hindi]] films. Known as the "[[He-Man]]" of [[Bollywood]], Dharmendra has worked in over 300 films in a career spanning five decades.<ref>{{Cite news|title=10 unknown and interesting facts about Bollywood's He-Man, Dharmendra|url=https://www.bombaytimes.com/photostory/61978078.cms|access-date=25 June 2020|work=The Times of India|date=8 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=7 December 2015|title=Dharmendra turns 80! 10 stories you probably never knew about the 'He-Man'|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dharmendra-birthday-10-unknown-facts-25606.html|access-date=25 June 2020|work=India TV News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Happy Birthday Dharmendra – Bollywood's first 'He-man'|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/happy-birthday-dharmendra-bollywoods-first-he-man|access-date=25 June 2020|work=Free Press Journal|language=en|date=8 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dharmendra - An actor & a gentleman|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/dharmendra-an-actor-a-gentleman-28495.html|access-date=25 June 2020|website=filmfare.com|language=en}}</ref> In 1997, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]] for his contribution to [[Hindi cinema]].
He was a member of the [[15th Lok Sabha]] of [[India]], representing [[Bikaner]] constituency in [[Rajasthan]] from [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). In 2012, he was awarded India's third-highest civilian honour [[Padma Bhushan]] by the [[Government of India]].<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=79881|title=Padma Awards|publisher=pib|date=27 January 2013|access-date=16 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524145714/http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=79881|archive-date=24 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
==Early life==
Dharmendra was born Dharam Singh Deol<ref name="FRICTION"/> in [[Sahnewal]], a village in [[Ludhiana district]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]] on 8 December 1935 to Kewal Kishan Singh Deol and Satwant Kaur in a [[Sikh]] [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] [[Jat people|Jat]] family.<ref name=FRICTION>{{cite web|title=Watch in Conversation with The Deols|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010z34s|work=13 November 2012|publisher=BBC Asian Network|access-date=29 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119233753/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010z34s|archive-date=19 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=thedeols|url=http://vijaytafilms.com/thedeols.html|access-date=6 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606081153/http://www.vijaytafilms.com/thedeols.html|archive-date=6 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sumbly|first=Vimal|title=Dharmendra walks down memory lane|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020104/ldh1.htm|date=4 January 2002|work=Ludhiana Tribune|access-date=16 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214542/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020104/ldh1.htm|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kashyap |first1=Archita |title=I am a farmer's son: Dharmendra |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-am-a-farmers-son-dharmendra/article7361469.ece |access-date=3 November 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=27 June 2015 |language=en-IN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103093244/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-am-a-farmers-son-dharmendra/article7361469.ece |archive-date=3 November 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Dharmendra: As Bollywood's muscleman turns 84, his most adorable pics with family. See them here |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-dharmendra-as-bollywood-s-muscleman-turns-84-his-most-adorable-pics-with-family-see-pics/story-l5Kxl05Vj5nhAMaqLE2XnI.html |access-date=12 March 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> His ancestral village is [[Dangon]], near Pakhowal Tehsil [[Raikot]], [[Ludhiana]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmendra nostalgic on visiting Dangon|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20131106/ldh1.htm#8|date=6 November 2013|work=Ludhiana Tribune|access-date=15 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110402/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20131106/ldh1.htm#8|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kashyap |first1=Archita |title=I am a farmer's son: Dharmendra |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-am-a-farmers-son-dharmendra/article7361469.ece |access-date=3 November 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=27 June 2015 |language=en-IN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103093244/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-am-a-farmers-son-dharmendra/article7361469.ece |archive-date=3 November 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
He spent his early life in the village of [[Sahnewal]] and studied at [[Government Senior Secondary School Meethari Marwar|Government Senior Secondary School]] at [[Lalton Kalan]], [[Ludhiana]], where his father was the village school's headmaster.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sumbly|first=Vimal|title=From Ludhiana to Bikaner in support of Dharmendra|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040503/ldh1.htm#2|date=2 May 2004|work=Ludhiana Tribune|access-date=16 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181855/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040503/ldh1.htm#2|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> He did his matriculate in [[Phagwara]] in 1952.<ref>{{cite web|title=Affidavit|url=http://ceorajasthan.nic.in/Affidavits_pc/2/DEOL%20DHARMENDRA%20KEWAL%20KRISHAN/DEOL%20DHARMENDRA%20KEWAL%20KRISHAN_SC5.html|work=Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan|access-date=16 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123615/http://ceorajasthan.nic.in/Affidavits_pc/2/DEOL%20DHARMENDRA%20KEWAL%20KRISHAN/DEOL%20DHARMENDRA%20KEWAL%20KRISHAN_SC5.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==
[[File:Bobby_Deol_Dharmendra_Sunny_Deol_still10.jpg|thumb|Dharmendra with his sons]]
Dharmendra's first marriage was to Parkash Kaur at the age of 19 in 1954.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bobby Deol Reportedly Attacked Hema Malini with a Knife After Dharmendra's 2nd Marriage; Here's What Prakash Kaur Said on the Matter! |url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-BOW-dharmendra-hema-controversy-5440408-PHO.html |access-date=13 February 2020 |work=dailybhaskar |date=16 October 2016 |language=en}}</ref> He had two sons from this marriage, [[Sunny Deol|Sunny]] and [[Bobby Deol|Bobby]], both successful film actors, and two daughters, Vijeeta and Ajeeta. His nephew [[Abhay Deol]] is also an actor.
 
After moving to [[Mumbai|Bombay]] and getting into the film business, Dharmendra 'married' [[Hema Malini]] after allegedly converting to [[Islam]] to stay married to his first wife without having to get a divorce,<ref name="converted">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Celebrities-who-converted-to-Islam/photostory/30985640.cms|title=Celebrities who converted to Islam|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227231411/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Celebrities-who-converted-to-Islam/photostory/30985640.cms|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> although he later denied having converted.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dharmendra or "Dilawar Khan?"|url=http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/16-30Jun04-Print-Edition/163006200433.htm|access-date=18 June 2016|publisher=[[Milli Gazette]]|date=30 June 2004|quote=When his political rivals brought the issue to the notice of election authorities and the general public, he denied his conversion to Islam and change of name.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624093107/http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/16-30Jun04-Print-Edition/163006200433.htm|archive-date=24 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> He and Malini starred together in a number of movies in the early 1970s, including ''[[Sholay]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hema Malini on 35th wedding anniversary|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/love-is-togetherness-hema-malini-on-35th-wedding-anniversary/16181170|access-date=2 May 2015|work=[[Mid-Day]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921114842/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/love-is-togetherness-hema-malini-on-35th-wedding-anniversary/16181170|archive-date=21 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmendra – Action King: Personal life|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/pictureStory.php?galId=1101&pg=4&view=4|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126142727/http://www.indianexpress.com/pictureStory.php?galId=1101&pg=4&view=4|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2 July 2011}}</ref> The couple has two daughters, [[Esha Deol]] (an actress, born in 1981) and Ahana Deol (an assistant director, born in 1985).
 
Dharmendra's grandson and son of Bobby Deol, is also named "Dharam Singh Deol" after Dharmendra.<ref name=grand1>[https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/viral-the-internet-is-crushing-on-bobby-deols-son-aryaman-1984709 Internet is sruching after Bobby Deol's son] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129114638/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/viral-the-internet-is-crushing-on-bobby-deols-son-aryaman-1984709 |date=29 January 2019 }}, NDTV, 29 January 2019.</ref>
 
In 2019, Dharmendra's grandson and Sunny Deol's son [[Karan Deol (actor)|Karan Deol]] made a debut with [[Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas|Pal Pal Dil Ke Pas]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dharmendra launches grandson Karan Deol's Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas trailer in Mumbai. See pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/-dharmendra-launches-grandson-karan-deol-s-pal-pal-dil-ke-paas-trailer-in-mumbai-see-pics-1595820-2019-09-05|access-date=25 June 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
 
==Acting career==
Dharmendra was the winner of ''[[Filmfare]]'' magazine's nationally organised new talent award and went to [[Mumbai]] from [[Punjab]], to work in the movie promised, being the award winner, but the movie was never made. He later made his debut with [[Arjun Hingorani]]'s ''[[Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere]]'' in 1960.<ref name="Express2">{{cite web|title=Dharmendra – Action King: Romantic hero|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/pictureStory.php?galId=1101&pg=1&view=1|work=The Indian Express|access-date=16 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article868667.ece|title=My First Break: Dharmendra|author=Ranjana Das Gupta|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 November 2010|access-date=8 December 2011|location=Chennai, India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204212734/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article868667.ece|archive-date=4 December 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> He had a supporting role in the film ''[[Boy Friend (1961 film)|Boy Friend]]'' in 1961, and was cast as the romantic interest in several films between 1960 and 1967.
 
He worked with [[Nutan]] in ''[[Soorat Aur Seerat]]'' (1962), ''[[Bandini (film)|Bandini]]'' (1963), ''[[Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya]]'' (1966). and ''[[Dulhan Ek Raat Ki]]'' (1967); with [[Mala Sinha]] in ''[[Anpadh]]'' (1962), ''[[Pooja Ke Phool]]'' (1964), ''[[Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi]]'' (1966), and ''[[Ankhen (1968 film)|Ankhen]]'' (1968); with [[Nanda (actress)|Nanda]] in ''[[Akashdeep]]'' (1965); and with [[Saira Banu]] in ''[[Shaadi (1962 film)|Shaadi]]'' (1962) and ''[[Ayee Milan Ki Bela]]'' (1964). Dharmendra formed a successful pairing with [[Meena Kumari]] and shared the screen in 7 films namely ''[[Main Bhi Ladki Hoon]]'' (1964), ''[[Kaajal]]'' (1965), ''[[Purnima (film)|Purnima]]'' (1965), ''[[Phool Aur Patthar]]'' (1966), ''[[Majhli Didi]]'' (1967), ''[[Chandan Ka Palna]]'' (1967) and ''[[Baharon Ki Manzil (1968 film)|Baharon Ki Manzil]]'' (1968). He had a solo hero role in ''[[Phool Aur Patthar]]'' (1966), which was his first action film. It has been speculated for a long time that [[Meena Kumari]] and Dharmendra had an intimate relationship in the 1960s.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Mishra|first1=Vijay|title=Bollywood cinema : temples of desire|date=2002|publisher=Routledge|location=London|isbn=978-0415930154|page=xvi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N5Z9_ysSgW8C&pg=PA1|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Pal|first1=Chandrima|title=Men who loved and left Meena Kumari|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Meena-Kumari-Queen-of-broken-hearts/articleshow/21839971.cms|access-date=18 January 2017|publisher=Mumbai Mirror|date=15 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205140014/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Meena-Kumari-Queen-of-broken-hearts/articleshow/21839971.cms|archive-date=5 December 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Jha|first1=Subhash K|title=The essential guide to Bollywood|date=2006|publisher=Lustre Press|location=New Delhi|isbn=978-8174363787|page=1966|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s1mVuJJPm3UC&pg=PA1950|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> [[Meena Kumari]] helped him to establish himself among the A-listers of that time.{{sfn | Mehta | 2016 | p=1949}} ''[[Phool Aur Paththar]]'' became the highest-grossing film of 1966 and Dharmendra was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmendra charms the Big Apple|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/sep/22/slide-show-1-dharmendra-wows-new-york.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304200450/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/sep/22/slide-show-1-dharmendra-wows-new-york.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance in ''[[Anupama (1966 film)|Anupama]]'' was critically acclaimed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hema Malini 35th marriage anniversary|url=http://post.jagran.com/Love-is-togetherness-says-Hema-Malini-on-35th-marriage-anniversary-1430549819|access-date=2 May 2015|issue=Post.jagran.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504014231/http://post.jagran.com/love-is-togetherness-says-hema-malini-on-35th-marriage-anniversary-1430549819|archive-date=4 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He was given a souvenir at the [[14th National Film Awards]] in recognition of his performance in the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Film awards presented|agency=Press Trust of India|publisher=The Indian Express|date=11 October 1967|page=7}}</ref> He did romantic roles in films like ''Aaye Milan Ki Bela'', ''[[Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke|Aaya Sawan Jhoomke]]'', ''[[Mere Humdum Mere Dost]]'', ''[[Ishq Par Zor Nahin]]'', ''[[Pyar Hi Pyar]]'' and ''[[Jeevan Mrityu]]''. He did suspense thrillers like ''[[Shikar (1968 film)|Shikar]]'', ''[[Blackmail (1973 film)|Blackmail]],'' [[Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?|''Kab Kyun Aur Kahan'']] and  ''[[Keemat (1973 film)|Keemat]]''. He received a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Filmfare Best Actor]] nomination for an action hero role in the 1971 hit film ''[[Mera Gaon Mera Desh]]''. Having played romantic as well as action hero parts, he began to be called a versatile actor by 1975.
[[File:Signed photo of Indian actor Dharmendra (2).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Signed photograph of Dharmendra in 1965]]
His most successful pairing was with [[Hema Malini]], who went on to become his wife.<ref name="Express2">{{cite web|title=Dharmendra – Action King: Romantic hero|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/pictureStory.php?galId=1101&pg=1&view=1|work=The Indian Express|access-date=16 August 2010}}</ref> The couple played together in many films including ''[[Raja Jani]]'', ''[[Seeta Aur Geeta]]'', ''[[Sharafat]]'', ''[[Naya Zamana]]'', ''[[Patthar Aur Payal]]'', ''[[Tum Haseen Main Jawaan]]'', ''[[Jugnu]]'', ''[[Dost (1974 film)|Dost]]'', ''[[Charas (1976 film)|Charas]]'', ''[[Maa (1976 film)|Maa]]'', ''[[Chacha Bhatija]]'', ''[[Azaad (1978 film)|Azaad]]'' and ''[[Sholay]]''. His most notable acting performances include ''[[Satyakam]]'' with [[Hrishikesh Mukherjee]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/15dinesh.htm|title=Satyakam: Dharmendra's best role of his career|website=rediff.com|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 December 2010|author=Dinesh Raheja|author-link=Dinesh Raheja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126212046/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/15dinesh.htm|archive-date=26 January 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Sholay]]'', which is listed by [[Indiatimes]] as one of the ''"Top 25 must see [[Bollywood]] films of all time"''. In 2005, the judges of the 50th annual Filmfare Awards awarded ''[[Sholay]]'' the special distinction of [[Filmfare Best Film of 50 years]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 February 2006|title=Winners of 50th Filmfare Awards|url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/winners-of-50th-filmfare-awards_277396.html|access-date=23 June 2020|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref>
 
Dharmendra went on to star in a number of action films between 1976 and 1984, including ''[[Dharam Veer (1977 film)|Dharam Veer]]'', ''[[Charas (1976 film)|Charas]]'', ''[[Azaad (1978 film)|Azaad]]'', ''[[Katilon Ke Kaatil]]'', ''[[Ghazab]]'', [[Rajput (film)|Rajput]], ''[[Bhagawat]]'',  ''[[Jaani Dost]]'', ''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'', ''[[Main Intequam Loonga]]'', ''[[Jeene Nahi Doonga]]'', ''[[Hukumat]]'' and ''[[Raaj Tilak (1984 film)|Raaj Tilak]]''. Along with [[Rajesh Khanna]] he acted in ''Tinku'', ''[[Rajput (film)|Rajput]]'' and ''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'', all of which became hits, however their last film in cameo appearance together; ''[[Mohabbat Ki Kasam]]'' (1986) was a flop.<ref>{{cite news|title=That's Entertainment|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 September 1986|page=3}}</ref> He worked with [[Jeetendra]] in ''[[Dharam Veer (film)|Dharmveer]]'', ''[[Samraat (film)|Samraat]]'', ''[[The Burning Train|Burning Train]]'', ''[[Jaan Hatheli Pe]]'', ''[[Kinara (film)|Kinara]]'', ''[[Dharam Karam|Dharam Karma]]'' and ''[[Nafrat Ki Aandhi]]''. He also played con man or gangster in ''[[Shalimar (1978 film)|Shalimar]]'', ''[[Qayamat (1983 film)|Qayamat]]'', ''[[Jaan Hatheli Pe]]'', ''[[Jhutha Sach (film)|Jhuta Sach]]'', ''[[Sitamgar]]'', ''[[Professor Pyarelal]]'' and ''[[Phandebaaz]]''. He also in 1987 movie, Superman, starring Puneet Issar where he played the villain
 
He has worked with various directors, each with a different style of film-making.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmendra – Action King: Comic leanings|url=https://www.couponraja.in/theroyale/dharmendra-action-king-comic-leanings/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910131758/https://www.couponraja.in/theroyale/dharmendra-action-king-comic-leanings/|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 September 2018|work=The Royale|access-date=23 December 2010}}</ref> His longest collaboration was with director [[Arjun Hingorani]] from 1960 to 1991. ''[[Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere]]'' was the debut film of Dharmendra as an actor and Arjun's first directorial venture with Dharmendra as the lead hero.<ref name="TOI1">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/director-arjun-hingorani-who-introduced-sadhana-and-dharmendra-dies-at-92/articleshow/64055050.cms |title=Director Arjun Hingorani who introduced Sadhana and Dharmendra dies at 92 |access-date=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619110009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/director-arjun-hingorani-who-introduced-sadhana-and-dharmendra-dies-at-92/articleshow/64055050.cms |archive-date=19 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name= "Joshi">{{cite book |last=Joshi |first=Sumit |title=Bollywood Through Ages |publisher=Best Book Reads |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=WHQWCgAAQBAJ&q=Arjun+Hingorani&pg=PT65|isbn=9781311676696 }}</ref> They worked together in ''[[Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?]]'', ''[[Kahani Kismat Ki]]'', ''[[Khel Khilari Ka]]'', ''[[Katilon Ke Kaatil]]'' and ''[[Kaun Kare Kurbanie]]'' where [[Arjun Hingorani]] was the producer and the director, and ''[[Sultanat (1986 film)|Sultanat]]'' and ''[[Karishma Kudrat Kaa]]'', produced by [[Arjun Hingorani]]. He worked with director [[Pramod Chakravorty]] in ''[[Naya Zamana (1971 film)|Naya Zamana]]'', ''[[Dream Girl (1977 film)|Dream Girl]]'', ''[[Azaad (1978 film)|Azaad]]'' and ''[[Jugnu]]''. Dharmendra has played dual roles in many films such as ''[[Yakeen (1969 film)|Yakeen]]'' (1969) as both the hero and the villain, ''[[Samadhi]]'' (1972) as father and son, ''[[Ghazab]]'' (1982) as twin brothers, unrelated identical person in ''[[Jhutha Sach (film)|Jhuta Sach]]''  and ''[[Jeeo Shaan Se]]'' (1997) in triple roles.
 
Dharmendra has worked with all members of the [[Kapoor family]] except for [[Prithviraj Kapoor]] and [[Kareena Kapoor Khan|Kareena Kapoor]]. He has periodically made films in his native tongue of [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], starring in ''[[Kankan De Ohle]] ''(Special Appearance) (1970), ''[[Do Sher]]'' (1974), ''[[Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam]]'' (1974), ''[[Teri Meri Ik Jindri]]'' (1975), ''[[Putt Jattan De]]'' (1982) and ''[[Qurbani Jatt Di]]'' (1990). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he continued to appear in many [[Bollywood|Hindi films]] in both leading and supporting roles.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
In 1997, he received the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award]]. While accepting the award from [[Dilip Kumar]] and his wife [[Saira Banu]], Dharmendra became emotional and remarked that he had never won any [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare award]] in the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] category despite having worked in so many successful films and nearly a hundred popular movies.<ref>{{cite web|title=The real stars of Bollywood|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/11corner.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 December 2010|date=11 March 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310070326/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/11corner.htm|archive-date=10 March 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Speaking on this occasion [[Dilip Kumar]] commented, "Whenever I get to meet with God Almighty, I will set before Him my only complaint – why did you not make me as handsome as Dharmendra?".<ref>{{cite web|title=I was the Salman Khan of my days: Dharmendra|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/i-was-the-salman-khan-of-my-days-dharmendra/495016/0|work=The Financial Express|access-date=23 December 2010|date=28 July 2009}}</ref>
 
He experimented with film production; he launched both of his sons in films: [[Sunny Deol]] in ''[[Betaab]]'' (1983) and [[Bobby Deol]] in ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|Barsaat]]'' (1995) as well as his nephew [[Abhay Deol]] in ''[[Socha Na Tha]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|title=Initial roadblocks were blessing in disguise: Abhay Deol|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/initial-roadblocks-were-blessing-in-disguise-abhay-deol/654998/0|work=The Indian Express|access-date=14 January 2011|date=2 August 2010}}</ref> He was the presenter for his films like ''[[Satyakam]]'' (1969) and ''[[Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?|Kab Kyun Aur Kahan]]'' (1970). In one of her interviews, actress [[Preity Zinta]] has been quoted as saying that Dharmendra is her favourite actor. She recommended him to play her father's role in ''[[Har Pal]]'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/01shg.htm|title=Preity, Dharmendra in Shillong|access-date=20 January 2011|author=Lambok Nongspung|date=1 November 2007|publisher=Rediff|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019120517/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/01shg.htm|archive-date=19 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
After a four-year hiatus from acting since 2003, he reappeared in films as a character actor in 2007 in ''[[Life in a... Metro]]'' and ''[[Apne]]''; both films were both critically and commercially successful. In the latter, he appears with both his sons, [[Sunny Deol|Sunny]] and [[Bobby Deol|Bobby]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|title='It's good that I did not get any award'|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/01slid1.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308084014/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/01slid1.htm|archive-date=8 March 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> His other release was ''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''. In 2011, he starred alongside his sons again in ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]'', which was released on 14 January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yamla Pagla Deewana highlights|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2011/yamla-pagla-deewana-highlight-deols-130111-aid0064.html|work=One India|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203020014/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2011/yamla-pagla-deewana-highlight-deols-130111-aid0064.html|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=live|date=13 January 2011}}</ref>
 
A sequel, ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]'', was released in 2013. He appeared with his daughter [[Esha Deol]] in his wife ([[Hema Malini]])'s directorial venture, ''[[Tell Me O Khuda]]'' in 2011. In 2014, he played a double role in the Punjabi film, ''[[Double Di Trouble]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dharmendra is all set to play a double role|last=Lalwani|first=Vickey|work=The Times of India|date=9 October 2013|access-date=19 June 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Dharmendra-Minnisha-Lamba-Poonam-Dhillon-Ragini-Khanna-Ghuggi-and-Gippy-Grewal/articleshow/23775842.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028172307/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Dharmendra-Minnisha-Lamba-Poonam-Dhillon-Ragini-Khanna-Ghuggi-and-Gippy-Grewal/articleshow/23775842.cms|archive-date=28 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==Television career==
In 2011, Dharmendra replaced [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]] as the male judge of the third series of popular reality show ''[[India's Got Talent]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bollywood's lucky for TV|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bollywoods-lucky-for-tv/827205|work=The Indian Express|date=4 August 2011|access-date=5 August 2011}}</ref>
 
On 29 July 2011, ''[[India's Got Talent]]'' aired on [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]] with Dharmendra as the new judge and surpassed the opening ratings of the previous two seasons.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dharmendra fetches higher ratings for India's has Got Talent-3|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-04/tv/29850204_1_reality-show-tvr-average-rating|access-date=23 August 2016|date=4 August 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701182038/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-04/tv/29850204_1_reality-show-tvr-average-rating|archive-date=1 July 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
==As a producer and presenter==
 
In 1983, Dharmendra set up a production company known as [[Vijayta Films]]. In its maiden venture ''[[Betaab]]'', released in 1983, [[Vijayta Films]] launched [[Sunny Deol]] as the lead actor. The movie was the second highest-grossing movie of the year. In 1990 he produced the action film ''[[Ghayal (1990 film)|Ghayal]]'', also starring Sunny. The film won seven [[Filmfare Awards]], including the [[Filmfare Best Movie Award|Best Movie Award]]. It won the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]. Dharmendra then launched the career of his younger son, [[Bobby Deol|Bobby]], in 1995 in ''[[Barsaat (1995 film)|Barsaat]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vijayakar |first1=Rajeev |title=Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Rangeela and more: 1995 was an exceptional year |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge-rangeela-1995-exceptional-year/ |access-date=25 March 2020 |publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=1 March 2020}}</ref>
 
==Political career==
Dharmendra served as a [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of the Indian Parliament]] ([[Lok Sabha]]) representing [[Bikaner]] in [[Rajasthan]] from 2004 to 2009 on behalf of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. During his election campaign in 2004, he made an offensive remark that he should be elected [[dictator perpetuo]] to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticized.<ref>{{cite web|title=Congress makes Dharam garam|url=http://www.rediff.com/election/2004/apr/23dtake.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 December 2010|date=23 April 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010183540/http://www.rediff.com/election/2004/apr/23dtake.htm|archive-date=10 October 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> He rarely attended [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] when the house was in session, preferring to spend the time shooting for movies or doing farm-work at his farm house.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmendra – Action King: Political career|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/pictureStory.php?galId=1101&pg=6&view=6|work=The Indian Express|access-date=23 December 2010}}</ref>
 
==Filmography==
{{Main|Dharmendra filmography}}
 
==Accolades and honours==
[[File:Dharmendra and Sunny Shah.jpg|thumb|Dharmendra being awarded in 2019]]
 
=== Civilian award ===
{{Main|Civilian award}}


| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
* 2012 – [[Padma Bhushan]], India's third highest civilian honour from the [[Government of India]]<ref>{{cite web|date=27 January 2013|title=Padma Awards2012|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=79881|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524145714/http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=79881|archive-date=24 May 2013|access-date=27 January 2013|publisher=pib}}</ref>
|alma_mater = Ramgarhia College, Phagwara
 
| spouse = {{Unbulleted list|Parkash Kaur<br/><small>(m.1954–present); 4 children</small> <br/><ref>{{cite news|title=Hema Malini on 35th wedding anniversary|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/love-is-togetherness-hema-malini-on-35th-wedding-anniversary/16181170|accessdate=2 May 2015|issue=Mid-day.com|publisher=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref>[[Hema Malini]]<br/><small>(m.1979–present); 2 children</small>}}
=== National Film Awards ===
| children = [[Sunny Deol]] (Ajay Singh Deol)<br/>[[Bobby Deol]] (Vijay Singh Deol)<br/>Vijayta Deol<br/>Ajeeta Deol<br/>[[Esha Deol]]<br/>Ahana Deol
{{Main|National Film Awards}}
|awards = '''[[Padma Bhushan]]''' (2012)
* [[38th National Film Awards|1990]] – [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] – ''[[Ghayal (1990 film)|Ghayal]]''
| signature          =  Autograph Dharmendra.svg
| signature_size    =  240px
| nationality = Indian
}}


'''Dharmendra''' (born '''Dharam Singh Deol''';<ref name="ndtvmovies">[http://movies.ndtv.com/photos/dharam-is-still-garam-at-77-14305 NDTV Movies: Dharam still Garam at 77]{{Dead link|date=February 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, ndtv.com; accessed 4 November 2016.</ref> 8 December 1935)<ref>{{cite web|title=14th Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile|url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4003|publisher=Lok Sabha|access-date=2017-04-29|archive-date=2013-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213002025/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4003|url-status=dead}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] movie actor and politician. His starring roles in action movies earned him nicknames such as "Action King" and "He-Man".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-interviews/36238343_1_hindi-films-dharmendra-action-flicks|title=Hema is still my dream girl: Dharmendra|work=The Times of India|date=10 January 2013|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref> One of his most known roles was in ''[[Sholay]]'' (1975).<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Box Office Draws of Indian Cinema|url=http://ibosnetwork.com/asp/topactors.asp?isactress=false|publisher=Ibosnetwork,com|accessdate=20 November 2010}}</ref>
===Filmfare Awards===
{{Main|Filmfare Awards}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Category
!Film
!Result
|-
|1965
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''[[Ayee Milan Ki Bela]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1967
|rowspan="4"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|''[[Phool Aur Patthar]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1972
|''[[Mera Gaon Mera Desh]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1974
|''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1975
|''[[Resham Ki Dori]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1984
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Best Comedian]]
|''[[Naukar Biwi Ka]] ''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1991
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''[[Ghayal (1990 film)|Ghayal]] ''
|{{won}}
|-
|1997
| [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award|Lifetime Achievement Award]]
| —
|{{won}}
|}


He was a member of the [[14th Lok Sabha]] of India, representing [[Bikaner]] constituency in [[Rajasthan]] from [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). He was a member of the Lok Sabha from 2004 through 2009.
===Other awards and recognitions===
* In the mid-seventies, Dharmendra was voted one of the most handsome men in the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dacoit To Con Man: Dharmendra Posters On His Birthday!|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/bollywood-latest/dacoit-to-con-man-dharmendra-posters-on-his-birthday/|publisher=Koimoi.com|access-date=12 January 2011|author=Koimoi.com Team|date=8 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117125420/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/bollywood-latest/dacoit-to-con-man-dharmendra-posters-on-his-birthday/|archive-date=17 January 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
* He has received the World Iron Man award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top ten action heroes of Bollywood|url=http://filmyworld.com/03/top-ten-action-heroes-of-bollywood/|publisher=filmyworld.com|access-date=6 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830021352/http://filmyworld.com/03/top-ten-action-heroes-of-bollywood/|archive-date=30 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
* He received a Special Award for his "contribution in Indian Cinema" at the Kalakar Awards.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* He is a recipient of the "Living Legend Award" by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ([[FICCI]]) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.chennaionline.com/film/News/2007/03article09.asp|title=FICCI-Frames award for Kamal Haasan|access-date=2 January 2009|last=Rangaraj|first=R.|date=14 March 2007|publisher=Channai Online|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081023215117/http://archives.chennaionline.com/film/News/2007/03article09.asp|archive-date=23 October 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* In 2003 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Devdas sweeps movie awards|work=The Statesman|date=29 March 2003}}</ref>
* In 2004, he was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hrithik, Urmila win top honours at Zee awards ceremony|work=Daily Express|date=27 February 2004}}</ref>
* In 2005, he received the [[Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement]]{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* In 2007, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the [[Pune International Film Festival]] (PIFF){{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* In 2007, he received an [[IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award]].{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* In 2007, he received an award for Humanitarian Services to the Indian Nation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2625065.cms|title=Dharmendra gets an award – Sunday TOI|work=The Times of India|date=16 December 2007|access-date=12 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091213045710/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2625065.cms|archive-date=13 December 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In 2007, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award by DBR Entertainment.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200707060323.htm|title='Garam Dharam' still a hit with fans in US, Canada|access-date=2 January 2009|date=6 July 2007|work=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070921125430/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200707060323.htm|archive-date=21 September 2007|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In 2007, the [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] newspaper ''[[Quami Ekta]]'' honoured him for his contributions to the [[Indian cinema]].<ref name="Hindu"/>
* In 2008, he was named "Actor Par Excellence" at the Max [[Stardust Awards]].{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* In 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image]] (MAMI) [[Mumbai Film Festival|International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?articleid=21234&zoneid=4|title=Dharmendra, Rishi Kapoor win at 10th M.A.M.I event|access-date=2 January 2009|date=14 March 2008|publisher=IBOS}}</ref>
* In 2009, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the [[Nashik]] International Film Festival (NIFF).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393|title=Dharamendra, Asha Parekh get lifetime achievement award|work=The Indian Express|date=3 August 2009|access-date=12 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907163014/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393|archive-date=7 September 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In 2010, he was honoured as the Big Star Entertainer for his half-century of excellence at the [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dabangg bags 5 Big Star Entertainment Awards|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/dabangg-bigstar-entertainment-awards-221210.html|publisher=One India|access-date=22 December 2010|author=Kalyani Prasad Keshri|date=22 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022025323/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/dabangg-bigstar-entertainment-awards-221210.html|archive-date=22 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In 2011, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award]].{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* In 2011, he received a "Salaam Maharashtra Award" for completing 50 years in the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dharmendra Bags 'Salaam Maharashtra Award' For 50 Years in B'Town!|url=https://www.movietalkies.com/news/dharmendra-bags-salaam-maharashtra-award-for-50-years-in-btown/|access-date=26 June 2020|website=Movie Talkies|language=en}}</ref>
* In 2011, he was honoured with "The ITA Scroll Of Honour" at the [[Indian Television Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Amitabh-Dharmendra-honoured-at-Indian-Television-Awards/H1-Article1-750373.aspx|title=Amitabh, Dharmendra honoured at Indian Television Awards|date=26 September 2011|access-date=8 December 2011|publisher=[[The Hindustan Times|Hintustantimes]]|location=New Delhi|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927021500/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Amitabh-Dharmendra-honoured-at-Indian-Television-Awards/H1-Article1-750373.aspx|archive-date=27 September 2011}}</ref>


In 2012, he was honored India's third highest civilian honour [[Padma Bhushan]] by the [[Government of India]].<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=79881|title=Padma Awards|publisher=pib|date=27 January 2013|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref>
==See also==
{{Portal|India|Bollywood}}
* [[List of Hindi film families#Deol family|Deol family]]
* [[Vijayta Films]]
*[[Cinema of India]]  
* [[List of Bollywood actors]]
* [[List of Indian film actors]]
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Dharmendra
Dharmendra 2012.jpg
Dharmendra in April 2012
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
13 May 2005 – 16 May 2009
Preceded byRameshwar Lal Dudi
Succeeded byArjun Ram Meghwal
ConstituencyBikaner
Personal details
Born
Dharam Singh Deol

(1935-12-08) 8 December 1935 (age 89)
Sahnewal, Punjab , British India
(present-day Punjab, India)
NationalityBritish Indian (1935–1947)
Indian (1947–present)
Political partyBharatiya Janta Party
Spouse(s)
Children6; (including Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol)
RelativesSee Deol family
Alma materRamgarhia College, Phagwara
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film producer
  • politician
  • singer
  • film presenter
  • poet
AwardsPadma Bhushan (2012)
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Dharam Deol (born 8 December 1935), known mononymously as Dharmendra, is an Indian actor, producer and politician who is known for his work in Hindi films. Known as the "He-Man" of Bollywood, Dharmendra has worked in over 300 films in a career spanning five decades.[1][2][3][4] In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India, representing Bikaner constituency in Rajasthan from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2012, he was awarded India's third-highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.[5]

Early life

Dharmendra was born Dharam Singh Deol[6] in Sahnewal, a village in Ludhiana district, Punjab on 8 December 1935 to Kewal Kishan Singh Deol and Satwant Kaur in a Sikh Punjabi Jat family.[6][7][8][9][10] His ancestral village is Dangon, near Pakhowal Tehsil Raikot, Ludhiana.[11][12]

He spent his early life in the village of Sahnewal and studied at Government Senior Secondary School at Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana, where his father was the village school's headmaster.[13] He did his matriculate in Phagwara in 1952.[14]

Personal life

Dharmendra with his sons

Dharmendra's first marriage was to Parkash Kaur at the age of 19 in 1954.[15] He had two sons from this marriage, Sunny and Bobby, both successful film actors, and two daughters, Vijeeta and Ajeeta. His nephew Abhay Deol is also an actor.

After moving to Bombay and getting into the film business, Dharmendra 'married' Hema Malini after allegedly converting to Islam to stay married to his first wife without having to get a divorce,[16] although he later denied having converted.[17] He and Malini starred together in a number of movies in the early 1970s, including Sholay.[18][19] The couple has two daughters, Esha Deol (an actress, born in 1981) and Ahana Deol (an assistant director, born in 1985).

Dharmendra's grandson and son of Bobby Deol, is also named "Dharam Singh Deol" after Dharmendra.[20]

In 2019, Dharmendra's grandson and Sunny Deol's son Karan Deol made a debut with Pal Pal Dil Ke Pas.[21]

Acting career

Dharmendra was the winner of Filmfare magazine's nationally organised new talent award and went to Mumbai from Punjab, to work in the movie promised, being the award winner, but the movie was never made. He later made his debut with Arjun Hingorani's Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in 1960.[22][23] He had a supporting role in the film Boy Friend in 1961, and was cast as the romantic interest in several films between 1960 and 1967.

He worked with Nutan in Soorat Aur Seerat (1962), Bandini (1963), Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966). and Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967); with Mala Sinha in Anpadh (1962), Pooja Ke Phool (1964), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), and Ankhen (1968); with Nanda in Akashdeep (1965); and with Saira Banu in Shaadi (1962) and Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964). Dharmendra formed a successful pairing with Meena Kumari and shared the screen in 7 films namely Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964), Kaajal (1965), Purnima (1965), Phool Aur Patthar (1966), Majhli Didi (1967), Chandan Ka Palna (1967) and Baharon Ki Manzil (1968). He had a solo hero role in Phool Aur Patthar (1966), which was his first action film. It has been speculated for a long time that Meena Kumari and Dharmendra had an intimate relationship in the 1960s.[24][25][26] Meena Kumari helped him to establish himself among the A-listers of that time.[27] Phool Aur Paththar became the highest-grossing film of 1966 and Dharmendra was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the first time.[28] His performance in Anupama was critically acclaimed.[29] He was given a souvenir at the 14th National Film Awards in recognition of his performance in the film.[30] He did romantic roles in films like Aaye Milan Ki Bela, Aaya Sawan Jhoomke, Mere Humdum Mere Dost, Ishq Par Zor Nahin, Pyar Hi Pyar and Jeevan Mrityu. He did suspense thrillers like Shikar, Blackmail, Kab Kyun Aur Kahan and Keemat. He received a Filmfare Best Actor nomination for an action hero role in the 1971 hit film Mera Gaon Mera Desh. Having played romantic as well as action hero parts, he began to be called a versatile actor by 1975.

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Signed photograph of Dharmendra in 1965

His most successful pairing was with Hema Malini, who went on to become his wife.[22] The couple played together in many films including Raja Jani, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sharafat, Naya Zamana, Patthar Aur Payal, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Jugnu, Dost, Charas, Maa, Chacha Bhatija, Azaad and Sholay. His most notable acting performances include Satyakam with Hrishikesh Mukherjee,[31] and Sholay, which is listed by Indiatimes as one of the "Top 25 must see Bollywood films of all time". In 2005, the judges of the 50th annual Filmfare Awards awarded Sholay the special distinction of Filmfare Best Film of 50 years.[32]

Dharmendra went on to star in a number of action films between 1976 and 1984, including Dharam Veer, Charas, Azaad, Katilon Ke Kaatil, Ghazab, Rajput, Bhagawat, Jaani Dost, Dharm Aur Qanoon, Main Intequam Loonga, Jeene Nahi Doonga, Hukumat and Raaj Tilak. Along with Rajesh Khanna he acted in Tinku, Rajput and Dharm Aur Qanoon, all of which became hits, however their last film in cameo appearance together; Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) was a flop.[33] He worked with Jeetendra in Dharmveer, Samraat, Burning Train, Jaan Hatheli Pe, Kinara, Dharam Karma and Nafrat Ki Aandhi. He also played con man or gangster in Shalimar, Qayamat, Jaan Hatheli Pe, Jhuta Sach, Sitamgar, Professor Pyarelal and Phandebaaz. He also in 1987 movie, Superman, starring Puneet Issar where he played the villain

He has worked with various directors, each with a different style of film-making.[34] His longest collaboration was with director Arjun Hingorani from 1960 to 1991. Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere was the debut film of Dharmendra as an actor and Arjun's first directorial venture with Dharmendra as the lead hero.[35][36] They worked together in Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?, Kahani Kismat Ki, Khel Khilari Ka, Katilon Ke Kaatil and Kaun Kare Kurbanie where Arjun Hingorani was the producer and the director, and Sultanat and Karishma Kudrat Kaa, produced by Arjun Hingorani. He worked with director Pramod Chakravorty in Naya Zamana, Dream Girl, Azaad and Jugnu. Dharmendra has played dual roles in many films such as Yakeen (1969) as both the hero and the villain, Samadhi (1972) as father and son, Ghazab (1982) as twin brothers, unrelated identical person in Jhuta Sach and Jeeo Shaan Se (1997) in triple roles.

Dharmendra has worked with all members of the Kapoor family except for Prithviraj Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. He has periodically made films in his native tongue of Punjabi, starring in Kankan De Ohle (Special Appearance) (1970), Do Sher (1974), Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974), Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975), Putt Jattan De (1982) and Qurbani Jatt Di (1990). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he continued to appear in many Hindi films in both leading and supporting roles.[citation needed] In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. While accepting the award from Dilip Kumar and his wife Saira Banu, Dharmendra became emotional and remarked that he had never won any Filmfare award in the Best Actor category despite having worked in so many successful films and nearly a hundred popular movies.[37] Speaking on this occasion Dilip Kumar commented, "Whenever I get to meet with God Almighty, I will set before Him my only complaint – why did you not make me as handsome as Dharmendra?".[38]

He experimented with film production; he launched both of his sons in films: Sunny Deol in Betaab (1983) and Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995) as well as his nephew Abhay Deol in Socha Na Tha (2005).[39] He was the presenter for his films like Satyakam (1969) and Kab Kyun Aur Kahan (1970). In one of her interviews, actress Preity Zinta has been quoted as saying that Dharmendra is her favourite actor. She recommended him to play her father's role in Har Pal (2008).[40]

After a four-year hiatus from acting since 2003, he reappeared in films as a character actor in 2007 in Life in a... Metro and Apne; both films were both critically and commercially successful. In the latter, he appears with both his sons, Sunny and Bobby for the first time.[41] His other release was Johnny Gaddaar. In 2011, he starred alongside his sons again in Yamla Pagla Deewana, which was released on 14 January 2011.[42]

A sequel, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, was released in 2013. He appeared with his daughter Esha Deol in his wife (Hema Malini)'s directorial venture, Tell Me O Khuda in 2011. In 2014, he played a double role in the Punjabi film, Double Di Trouble.[43]

Television career

In 2011, Dharmendra replaced Sajid Khan as the male judge of the third series of popular reality show India's Got Talent.[44]

On 29 July 2011, India's Got Talent aired on Colors with Dharmendra as the new judge and surpassed the opening ratings of the previous two seasons.[45]

As a producer and presenter

In 1983, Dharmendra set up a production company known as Vijayta Films. In its maiden venture Betaab, released in 1983, Vijayta Films launched Sunny Deol as the lead actor. The movie was the second highest-grossing movie of the year. In 1990 he produced the action film Ghayal, also starring Sunny. The film won seven Filmfare Awards, including the Best Movie Award. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Dharmendra then launched the career of his younger son, Bobby, in 1995 in Barsaat.[46]

Political career

Dharmendra served as a Member of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing Bikaner in Rajasthan from 2004 to 2009 on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party. During his election campaign in 2004, he made an offensive remark that he should be elected dictator perpetuo to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticized.[47] He rarely attended Parliament when the house was in session, preferring to spend the time shooting for movies or doing farm-work at his farm house.[48]

Filmography

Main article: Dharmendra filmography

Accolades and honours

Dharmendra being awarded in 2019

Civilian award

Main article: Civilian award

National Film Awards

Main article: National Film Awards

Filmfare Awards

Main article: Filmfare Awards
Year Category Film Result
1965 Best Supporting Actor Ayee Milan Ki Bela Nominated
1967 Best Actor Phool Aur Patthar Nominated
1972 Mera Gaon Mera Desh Nominated
1974 Yaadon Ki Baaraat Nominated
1975 Resham Ki Dori Nominated
1984 Best Comedian Naukar Biwi Ka Nominated
1991 Best Film Ghayal Won
1997 Lifetime Achievement Award — Won

Other awards and recognitions

See also

References

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