Dharmendra
TrendingAlso known as: He-Man, Garam Dharam
Who is Dharmendra?
Dharmendra is a actor from India (age 90).
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Dharmendra
- Born
- December 8, 1935
- Birthplace
- Nasrali
- Age
- 90 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor, Director
- Net Worth
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- Education
- Phagwara
- Spouse
- Prakash KaurHema Malini
- Children
- 4 (Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Ahana Deol)
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Biography
Dharmendra is 90 years old, an actor, from India.
Dharmendra was born in Nasrali , a village in Ludhiana district , Punjab , British India , on 8 December 1935 as the second child of Kewal Krishan and Satwant Kaur, and was born into a Punjabi Hindu Jat family. He had an elder sister, Harminder Kaur and a younger brother, Ajit Singh Deol. His ancestral village is Dangon in Ludhiana district. His full name at birth is disputed between Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, Dharam Singh Deol and Dharmendra Singh Deol.
He spent his early life in the village of Sahnewal and studied at Government Senior Secondary School at Lalton Kalan , Ludhiana district, where his father was the village school headmaster. He did his matriculation in Phagwara in 1952.
Career & Filmography
Known For
Movies(100)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ikkis |
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 3 |
| 2017 | Jora 10 Numbaria |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband |
| 2014 | Double Di Trouble |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Prakash Kaur | Married |
| Hema Malini | Married |
Family
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Padma Vibhushan | Won |
| 2012 | Padma Bhushan | Won |
| 2007 | IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement | Won |
| 1997 | Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Then vs. Now
Film Debut: Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere
Dharmendra made their film debut with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960).
66
yrs
Career Timeline
Dharmendra won the Padma Vibhushan.
Dharmendra won the Padma Bhushan.
Dharmendra won the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dharmendra won the Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Dharmendra won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dharmendra's debut was Maa (1976).
Dharmendra made their film debut with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960).
8 December 1935
Dharmendra was born on 1935-12-08 in Nasrali.
Interesting Facts
- Dharmendra (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films.
- Known as the "He-man", he was popular for his handsome looks and leading roles in several blockbusters.
- Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012, and was later posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2026.
- 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 studied at Ramgarhia College, Phagwara.
- Dharmendra has 6 children.
- Dharmendra is associated with Vijayta Films.
- highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema.
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