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| birth_date ={{birth date and age|1935|12|8}}
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| birth_place = [[Sahnewal]], [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]
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Revision as of 14:50, 14 December 2007

Dharmendra Singh Deol
Dharmendra Template:Puic
MP
ConstituencyBikaner
Personal details
Born (1935-12-08) December 8, 1935 (age 88)
Sahnewal, Punjab, British India
Political partyBJP
Spouse(s)Parkash Kaur,
hema malini
ChildrenSunny Deol,
Bobby Deol,
Esha Deol,
Ahana Deol
ResidenceMumbai
As of September 14, 2006
Source: [1]

Dharmendra Singh Deol, born 8 December, 1935 in Phagwara, Punjab), better known as Dharmendra, is a legendary Indian Bollywood film star. He belongs to a Jat Sikh, farmer family of Punjab. At the peak of his film career he was considered a matinee idol. [2] Currently he is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He is considered as the biggest Bollywood superstar before Amitabh Bachchan due to the fact that in Bollywood's box-office's career gross, he is second only to Amitabh Bachchan [3]. 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. His brother Ajit Singh Deol is a former director. He is the uncle of actor Abhay Deol, who is the son of Ajit Deol.

Acting career

Dharmendra is the most successful filmstar of Bollywood after Amitabh Bachchan. His full Name is Dharminder Singh Deol.[4] 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 Mukherjee. As action movies became more popular, he took on action hero roles throughout the 1970s. Perhaps the most memorable of these was his role in the 1975 blockbuster film Sholay, where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he continued to appear in many more films playing leading roles or supporting roles. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, no other actor in Hindi Cinema can claim to be equally good in comedy and action and with age are performing as "senior citizens'.

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) as well as his nephew Abhay Deol in Socha Na Tha (2005).

After a few years hiatus he is reappearing in films after the break of many years. His 2007 films Metro and Apne the latter where he appears with both his sons; Sunny and Bobby for the first time have both been successful at the box office. His recent release was Johnny Gaddaar

Personal life

Dharmendra married twice and maintained both wives. His first marriage was to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19.[1] His second marriage was to the Bollywood 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. From his first marriage he has two daughters who are settled in California and two sons who are also successful actors: Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. From his second wife Hema Malini, he has two daughters who are also actresses: Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. 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. 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. [1]

He has recently become active in politics. 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

  • 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 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. Speaking on the occasion Dilip Kumar commenting on the legendary handsome facial features of Dharmendra had said,"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?"
  • 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 2003, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards [6]
  • In 2004, he was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema. [7]
  • In 2005, Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • In 2007, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). [8]
  • In 2007, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Lifetime Achievement award by DBR Entertainment. [9] [10]
  • The Punjabi newspaper Quami Ekta honoured him for his contributions to the Indian cinema. [11]


Filmography

  1. Mr Natwarlal 2 (2008)
  2. Har Pall (2008)
  3. Om Shanti Om 2007.... Himself in Song Deewangi Deewangi
  4. Johnny Gaddaar (2007) - Sheshadri
  5. Apne (2007) - Baldev Singh Chaudhary
  6. Metro (2007) .... Amol
  7. Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004) .... Hasmukh Mehta
  8. Hum Kaun Hai? (2004) .... Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance)
  9. Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
  10. Bhai Thakur (2000)
  11. Jallad No. 1 (2000) .... Shankar
  12. Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000) .... Ajit Singh
  13. Sultaan (2000)
  14. Nyaydaata (1999) .... DCP Ram
  15. Zulm O Situm (1998) .... SP. Arun
  16. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha)
  17. Dharma Karma (1997) .... Dharma
  18. Gundagardi (1997)
  19. Loha (1997) .... Shankar
  20. Mafia (1996) .... Fauji Ajit Singh
  21. Aatank (1996) .... Jesu
  22. Himmatvar (1996) .... Sultan
  23. Return of Jewel Thief (1996) .... Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh
  24. Smuggler (1996)
  25. Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995)
  26. Taaqat (1995) .... Shakti Singh
  27. Aazmayish (1995) .... Shanker Singh Rathod
  28. Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Shankar
  29. Policewala Gunda (1995)
  30. Jodh Juaari (1994)
  31. Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
  32. Kshatriya (1993) .... Maharaj Prthivi Singh (Surjangarh)
  33. Kundan (1993)
  34. Dushman Zamana (1992)
  35. Kal Ki Awaz (1992)
  36. Humlaa (1992) .... Bhawani
  37. Khule-Aam (1992) .... Shiva
  38. Tehelka (1992)
  39. Virodhi (1992) .... Inspector Shekhar
  40. Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
  41. Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) .... Pitamber Kohli
  42. Dushman Devta (1991) .... Shiva
  43. Paap Ki Aandhi (1991) .... Dharma/Mangal
  44. Farishtay (1991) .... Veeru
  45. Hag Toofan (1991)
  46. Kohraam (1991)
  47. Mast Kalandar (1991)
  48. Trinetra (1991) .... Raja
  49. Humse Na Takrana (1990)
  50. Nakabandi (1990)
  51. Pyaar Ka Karz (1990)
  52. Qurbani Jatt Di (1990)
  53. Vardi (1990) .... Havaldar Bhagwan Singh
  54. Veeru Dada (1990) .... Veeru Dada
  55. Shehzaade (1989) .... Subedhar Zorawar Singh/Inspector Shankar Shrivastav
  56. Sikka (1989) .... Vijay
  57. Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
  58. Batwara (1989) .... Sumer Singh
  59. Ilaaka (1989) .... Inspector Dharam Verma
  60. Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
  61. Hathyar (1989) .... Khushal Khan
  62. Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) .... Sonu
  63. Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) .... Havaldar Ram Singh
  64. Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) .... Cobra/Vijay Nath
  65. Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) .... Shankar
  66. Mahaveera (1988) .... Ajay Verma
  67. Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Yadvinder Singh
  68. Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) .... Balwant
  69. Saazish (1988)
  70. Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) .... Vikram/CBI Officer Ashwini Kumar
  71. Soorma Bhopali (1988)
  72. Zalzala (1988) .... Inspector Shiv Kumar
  73. Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987) .... Soni
  74. Hukumat (1987) .... Arjun Singh
  75. Loha (1987)
  76. Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) .... Insp. Shekhar Kapoor
  77. Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Sher Singh
  78. Dadagiri (1987) .... Dharma (Dada)
  79. Insaaf Ki Pukar (1987)
  80. Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
  81. Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) .... Ajay Shankar Sharma
  82. Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
  83. Sultanat (1986) .... General Khalid
  84. Main Balwan (1986) .... Inspector Chowdhury
  85. Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) .... Shop-owner
  86. Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
  87. Sitamgar (1985)
  88. Ghulami (1985) .... Ranjit Singh
  89. Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985) .... Vijay/Karan
  90. Jhootha Sach (1984)
  91. Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)
  92. Baazi (1984) .... Ajay
  93. Dharam Aur Kanoon (1984) .... Rahim Khan
  94. The Gold Medal (1984)
  95. Jagir (1984) .... Shankar
  96. Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)
  97. Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Zohravar Singh
  98. Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
  99. Sunny (1984) .... Inderjeet
  100. Qayamat (1983)
  101. Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Truck Driver (Guest Appearance)
  102. Jaani Dost (1983)
  103. Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) .... Deepak Kumar/Raja
  104. Razia Sultan (Movie) (1983) .... Yakut Jamaluddin
  105. Meharbaani (1982)
  106. Rajput (1982) .... Manu Pratap Singh
  107. Badle Ki Aag (1982) .... Sher Singh 'Shera'
  108. Baghawat (1982)
  109. Do Dishayen (1982)
  110. Ghazab (1982) .... Ajay Singh 'Munna'
  111. Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Kumar Agnihotri 'Bitto'
  112. Samraat (1982)
  113. Tahalka (1982)
  114. Teesri Aankh (1982)
  115. Aas Paas (1981) .... Arun Choudhury
  116. Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) .... Ajit/Badshah
  117. Krodhi (1981) .... Vikramjit Singh/Acharya Shradhanand (Vicky)
  118. Professor Pyarelal (1981) .... Ram/Professor Pyarelal
  119. Putt Jattan De (1981) .... Chaudhary Dharam Singh
  120. Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980) .... Soldier (Guest Appearance)
  121. Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) .... Ali-Baba
  122. Chunaoti (1980)
  123. The Burning Train (1980) .... Ashok
  124. Ram Balram (1980) .... Ram/Bholuram
  125. Kartavya (1979)
  126. Dil Ka Heera (1979)
  127. Azaad (1978) .... Ashok (Azaad)
  128. Dillagi (1978)
  129. Phandebaaz (1978)
  130. Shalimar / Raiders of Shalimar (1978) .... S.S. Kumar
  131. Chacha Bhatija (1977) .... Shanker
  132. Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
  133. Charandas (1977)
  134. Dharam Veer (1977) .... Dharam Singh
  135. Do Chehere (1977) .... Kanwar Pran (Drunkard)/C.I.D. S.P. Shukla
  136. Do Sholay (1977)
  137. Dream Girl (1977) .... Anupam Verma
  138. Khel Khiladi Ka (1977) .... Shaki Lutera/Raja Saab/Ajit
  139. Kinara (1977)
  140. Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)
  141. Swami (1977)
  142. Tinku (1977)
  143. Charas (1976) .... Suraj Kumar
  144. Giddha (1976)
  145. Maa (1976) .... Vijay
  146. Main Papi Tum Bakhshanhaar (1976)
  147. Santo Banto (1976)
  148. Sholay (1975) .... Veeru
  149. Apne Dushman (1975) .... Brijesh
  150. Chaitali (1975)
  151. Chupke Chupke (1975) .... Dr. Parimal Tripathi/Pyare Mohan
  152. Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Madman
  153. Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)
  154. Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
  155. Pratigya (1975) .... Ajit Singh
  156. Saazish (1975)
  157. Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975)
  158. International Crook (1974) .... Shekar
  159. Dost (1974) .... Maanav
  160. Do Sher (1974)
  161. Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974)
  162. Patthar Aur Payal (1974) .... Ranjeet Singh
  163. Pocketmaar (1974)
  164. Resham Ki Dori (1974)
  165. Jwar Bhata (1973)
  166. Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Sameer Rai
  167. Loafer (1973) .... Ranjit
  168. Black Mail (1973/I) .... Kailash Gupta
  169. Jugnu (1973) .... Ashok/Jugnu
  170. Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) .... Ajit Sharma
  171. Keemat (1973) .... Mr. Gopal (Agent 116)
  172. Phagun (1973)
  173. Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) .... Shankar
  174. Anokha Milan (1972) .... Ghanshyam "Ghana"
  175. Do Chor (1972) .... Tony
  176. Lalkaar (1972) .... Major Ram Kapoor
  177. Raja Jani (1972) .... Rajkumar Singh
  178. Samadhi (1972) .... Lakhan Singh/Ajay
  179. Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) .... Raka
  180. Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971) .... Ajit
  181. Naya Zamana (1971) .... Anoop
  182. Rakhwala (1971)
  183. Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
  184. Jeevan Mrityu (1970) .... Ashok Tandon/Bikram Singh
  185. Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) .... CID Inspector Anand
  186. Kankan De Ole (1970) .... Banta Singh
  187. Man Ki Aankhen (1970) .... Rajesh Agarwal
  188. Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Mahender
  189. Sharafat (1970) .... Rajesh
  190. Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970) .... Sunil
  191. Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) .... Munish Mehra
  192. Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)
  193. Khamoshi (1969) .... Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance)
  194. Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) .... Vijay Pratap
  195. Satyakam (1969) .... Satyapriya Acharya (Sat)
  196. Yakeen (1969) .... Rajesh/Garcon
  197. Aankhen (1968) .... Sunil
  198. Baazi (1968)
  199. Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)
  200. Izzat (1968)
  201. Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) .... Sunil
  202. Shikar (1968) .... Ajay
  203. Chandan Ka Palna (1967) .... Ajit
  204. Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967) .... Ashok
  205. Ghar Ka Chirag (1967)
  206. Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai (1967)
  207. Majhli Didi (1967) .... Bipin
  208. Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) .... Ravi/Prakash
  209. Anupama (1966) .... Ashok
  210. Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) .... Jitendra Gupta
  211. Devar (1966)
  212. Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)
  213. Mamta (1966) .... Barrister Indraneel
  214. Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966) .... Amar
  215. Phool Aur Patthar (1966) .... Shakti Singh/Shaaka
  216. Akashdeep (1965)
  217. Chand Aur Suraj (1965)
  218. Kaajal (1965) .... Rajesh
  219. Neela Aakash (1965) .... Akash
  220. Purnima (1965)
  221. Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) .... Chandramohan Chopra alias Channi
  222. Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) (as Dharminder) .... Ranjit
  223. Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
  224. Haqeeqat (1964) .... Captain Bahadur Singh
  225. Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
  226. Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)
  227. Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Balraj 'Raj'
  228. Bandini (1963) (as Dharminder) .... Devendra (Prison Doctor)
  229. Begaana (1963)
  230. Anpadh (1962)
  231. Shaadi (1962)
  232. Soorat Aur Seerat (1962)
  233. Boy Friend (1961) .... Sunil
  234. Shola Aur Shabnam (1961)
  235. Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960)
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