Dharmendra
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Dharmendra (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 65 years, he worked in over 300 films, holding the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema.
Dharmendra was an Indian actor, producer, and politician who became one of the most commercially successful stars in Hindi cinema history, appearing in over 300 films during his 65-year career. He is widely regarded as a cinema legend because he starred in more hit films than any other actor in Hindi cinema, making him a defining figure in Indian film history.
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Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Dharmendra Singh Deol known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Legendary Hindi film star who has appeared in more than 200 Hindi-language films. In 1997 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is regarded as the Undisputed "Action King" of Hindi cinema having starred in numerous action blockbusters and is greatly considered a Living legend. He…
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Key facts
- Officeholder.name
- Dharmendra
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- Shri Dharmendra Deol on April 04, 2012.jpg
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- Dharmendra in 2012
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- Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- Officeholder.term_start
- 13 May 2004
- Officeholder.term_end
- 16 May 2009
- Officeholder.predecessor
- Rameshwar Lal Dudi
- Officeholder.successor
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Officeholder.constituency
- Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Officeholder.birth_place
- Nasrali, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, India)
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- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Officeholder.citizenship
- British Indian (1935–1947)Indian (1947–2025)
- Officeholder.party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (2004–2009)
- Officeholder.children
- 6, including Sunny, Bobby and Esha
- Officeholder.relatives
- See Deol family
- Officeholder.alma_mater
- Ramgarhia College, PhagwaraPanjab University, Chandigarh
- Officeholder.awards
- Padma Vibhushan (2026) Padma Bhushan (2012)
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- Autograph Dharmendra.svg
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- India
- Place of birth
- Nasrali
- Place of death
- Mumbai
- Spouse
- Hema Malini
- Child
- Ahana Deol
- Occupation
- television actor
- Political party
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Official website
- vijaytafilms.com
- Image
- Dharmendra 2012.jpg
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- Dharmendra
- date of birth
- 1935-12-08
- start of work period
- 1960-00-00
- name in native language
- धर्मेन्द्र
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- Dharmendra
- date of death
- 2025-11-24
- end of work period
- 2025-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
32 sectionsContents
- Early life and education
- Career
- 1960–1969: Early career and rise to prominence
- 1970–1977: Commercial peak
- 1978–1997: Continued success and minor setbacks
- 1998–2025: Shift to character roles
- Frequent collaborations
- Works in other languages
- Punjabi
- Bengali
- Other works
- Political career
- Television
- Producing and presenting films
- Poetry
- Legacy
- Critical appreciation
- Industry appreciation
- Personal life
- Relationships and family
- Health issues and death
- Filmography
- Accolades and honours
- Civilian award
- National Film Awards
- Filmfare Awards
- Other awards and recognitions
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Dharmendra (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 65 years, he worked in over 300 films, holding the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema.
Born in Nasrali, Punjab, Dharmendra made his debut in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. He first gained popularity in the mid-1960s, for films such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar and Aaye Din Bahar Ke. He achieved greater stardom in later years, being dubbed India's "He-Man" for several of his on-screen roles in Hindi films. He consistently starred in several successful Hindi films from the late-1960s to the 1980s, such as Ankhen, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Ghulami, Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Elaan-E-Jung and Tahalka. Some of his critically acclaimed performances include Bandini, Haqeeqat, Anupama, Mamta, Devar, Satyakam, Naya Zamana, Samadhi, Black Mail, Resham Ki Dori, Chupke Chupke, Dillagi, The Burning Train, Ghazab and Hathyar.
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