Dharmendra

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Dharmendra
Born December 8, 1935 (age 71)
Sahnewal, Punjab
Residence Mumbai
Office MP
Constituency Bikaner
Political party BJP
Children Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Ahana Deol

As of September 14, 2006
Source: [1]

Dharmendra (or Dharaminder (Dharam) Singh Deol) (Punjabi:ਧਰਿਮਨਦਰ (ਧਰਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿੰਓਲ), Hindi: धर्मॆन्द्र (धर्म सिंह देयोल)), born 8 December 1935 in Sahnewal, Punjab) 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 rose to fame as an Indian actor who appeared in more than 200 Hindi films since the early 1960s. He is married to Prakash Deol as well as actress Hema Malini, father to actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol and father of actress Esha Deol. He is the uncle of actor Abhay Deol.

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Dharmendra (right), Sholay (1975)
Dharmendra (right), Sholay (1975)

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 against actresses such as Mala Sinha and Meena Kumari. His first major hit film was Phool Aur Paththar. 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.

Dharmendra has continued making films even though his popularity has dwindled. 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 forthcoming release is Apne where he appears opposite his sons Sunny and Bobby together for the first time.

Dharmendra married twice. His first marriage was to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19.[1] He didn't divorce his first wife when he married his second wife, actress Hema Malini. 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 Dharmendra 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. [1]

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.

Despite showcasing their background as proud Punjabi Jatts, members of the Deol family have publicy claimed that they belong to the Arya Samaj Hindu faith. There is further confusion as to Dharmendra's religion due to his marriage to Hema Malini in 1979, when he allegedly converted to Islam in order to legally marry her. [2] [3] [4]

  • In 1997, Dharmendra won a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian Cinema over many years. While receiving the award from Dilip Kumar (whom he called "the emperor of acting") and his wife, Dharmendra grew emotional and remarked that he never received any Filmfare award in the "Best Actor" category despite having worked in so many successful films -- nearly a hundred popular movies. He was glad that his contributions had finally been recognized.
  • He is a recipient of the prestigious 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. [5]
  • In 2004, he was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema. [6]
  • In 2005, Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • In 2007, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). [7]

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

  1. ^ a b Dharmendra. People. BBC Asian Network. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.

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