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Dharmendra Singh Deol
Dharmendra

MP
Constituency	Bikaner

Personal details
Born	(1935-12-08) December 8, 1935 (age 89) Sahnewal, Punjab, British India
Political party	BJP
Spouse(s)	Parkash Kaur, hema malini
Children	Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Ahana Deol
Residence	Mumbai
As of September 14, 2006Source:

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. 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 . 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. 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. 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.

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.
In 2003, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards
In 2004, he was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema.
In 2005, Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 2007, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).
In 2007, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement award by DBR Entertainment.
The Punjabi newspaper Quami Ekta honoured him for his contributions to the Indian cinema.

Filmography

Mr Natwarlal 2 (2008)
Har Pall (2008)
Om Shanti Om 2007.... Himself in Song Deewangi Deewangi
Johnny Gaddaar (2007) - Sheshadri
Apne (2007) - Baldev Singh Chaudhary
Metro (2007) .... Amol
Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004) .... Hasmukh Mehta
Hum Kaun Hai? (2004) .... Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance)
Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
Bhai Thakur (2000)
Jallad No. 1 (2000) .... Shankar
Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000) .... Ajit Singh
Sultaan (2000)
Nyaydaata (1999) .... DCP Ram
Zulm O Situm (1998) .... SP. Arun
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha)
Dharma Karma (1997) .... Dharma
Gundagardi (1997)
Loha (1997) .... Shankar
Mafia (1996) .... Fauji Ajit Singh
Aatank (1996) .... Jesu
Himmatvar (1996) .... Sultan
Return of Jewel Thief (1996) .... Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh
Smuggler (1996)
Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995)
Taaqat (1995) .... Shakti Singh
Aazmayish (1995) .... Shanker Singh Rathod
Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Shankar
Policewala Gunda (1995)
Jodh Juaari (1994)
Maha Shaktishaali (1994)
Kshatriya (1993) .... Maharaj Prthivi Singh (Surjangarh)
Kundan (1993)
Dushman Zamana (1992)
Kal Ki Awaz (1992)
Humlaa (1992) .... Bhawani
Khule-Aam (1992) .... Shiva
Tehelka (1992)
Virodhi (1992) .... Inspector Shekhar
Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) .... Pitamber Kohli
Dushman Devta (1991) .... Shiva
Paap Ki Aandhi (1991) .... Dharma/Mangal
Farishtay (1991) .... Veeru
Hag Toofan (1991)
Kohraam (1991)
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Trinetra (1991) .... Raja
Humse Na Takrana (1990)
Nakabandi (1990)
Pyaar Ka Karz (1990)
Qurbani Jatt Di (1990)
Vardi (1990) .... Havaldar Bhagwan Singh
Veeru Dada (1990) .... Veeru Dada
Shehzaade (1989) .... Subedhar Zorawar Singh/Inspector Shankar Shrivastav
Sikka (1989) .... Vijay
Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
Batwara (1989) .... Sumer Singh
Ilaaka (1989) .... Inspector Dharam Verma
Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
Hathyar (1989) .... Khushal Khan
Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) .... Sonu
Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) .... Havaldar Ram Singh
Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) .... Cobra/Vijay Nath
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) .... Shankar
Mahaveera (1988) .... Ajay Verma
Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Yadvinder Singh
Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) .... Balwant
Saazish (1988)
Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) .... Vikram/CBI Officer Ashwini Kumar
Soorma Bhopali (1988)
Zalzala (1988) .... Inspector Shiv Kumar
Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987) .... Soni
Hukumat (1987) .... Arjun Singh
Loha (1987)
Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) .... Insp. Shekhar Kapoor
Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Sher Singh
Dadagiri (1987) .... Dharma (Dada)
Insaaf Ki Pukar (1987)
Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) .... Ajay Shankar Sharma
Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
Sultanat (1986) .... General Khalid
Main Balwan (1986) .... Inspector Chowdhury
Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) .... Shop-owner
Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
Sitamgar (1985)
Ghulami (1985) .... Ranjit Singh
Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985) .... Vijay/Karan
Jhootha Sach (1984)
Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)
Baazi (1984) .... Ajay
Dharam Aur Kanoon (1984) .... Rahim Khan
The Gold Medal (1984)
Jagir (1984) .... Shankar
Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)
Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Zohravar Singh
Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)
Sunny (1984) .... Inderjeet
Qayamat (1983)
Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Truck Driver (Guest Appearance)
Jaani Dost (1983)
Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) .... Deepak Kumar/Raja
Razia Sultan (Movie) (1983) .... Yakut Jamaluddin
Meharbaani (1982)
Rajput (1982) .... Manu Pratap Singh
Badle Ki Aag (1982) .... Sher Singh 'Shera'
Baghawat (1982)
Do Dishayen (1982)
Ghazab (1982) .... Ajay Singh 'Munna'
Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Kumar Agnihotri 'Bitto'
Samraat (1982)
Tahalka (1982)
Teesri Aankh (1982)
Aas Paas (1981) .... Arun Choudhury
Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) .... Ajit/Badshah
Krodhi (1981) .... Vikramjit Singh/Acharya Shradhanand (Vicky)
Professor Pyarelal (1981) .... Ram/Professor Pyarelal
Putt Jattan De (1981) .... Chaudhary Dharam Singh
Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980) .... Soldier (Guest Appearance)
Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) .... Ali-Baba
Chunaoti (1980)
The Burning Train (1980) .... Ashok
Ram Balram (1980) .... Ram/Bholuram
Kartavya (1979)
Dil Ka Heera (1979)
Azaad (1978) .... Ashok (Azaad)
Dillagi (1978)
Phandebaaz (1978)
Shalimar / Raiders of Shalimar (1978) .... S.S. Kumar
Chacha Bhatija (1977) .... Shanker
Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
Charandas (1977)
Dharam Veer (1977) .... Dharam Singh
Do Chehere (1977) .... Kanwar Pran (Drunkard)/C.I.D. S.P. Shukla
Do Sholay (1977)
Dream Girl (1977) .... Anupam Verma
Khel Khiladi Ka (1977) .... Shaki Lutera/Raja Saab/Ajit
Kinara (1977)
Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)
Swami (1977)
Tinku (1977)
Charas (1976) .... Suraj Kumar
Giddha (1976)
Maa (1976) .... Vijay
Main Papi Tum Bakhshanhaar (1976)
Santo Banto (1976)
Sholay (1975) .... Veeru
Apne Dushman (1975) .... Brijesh
Chaitali (1975)
Chupke Chupke (1975) .... Dr. Parimal Tripathi/Pyare Mohan
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Madman
Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)
Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
Pratigya (1975) .... Ajit Singh
Saazish (1975)
Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975)
International Crook (1974) .... Shekar
Dost (1974) .... Maanav
Do Sher (1974)
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974)
Patthar Aur Payal (1974) .... Ranjeet Singh
Pocketmaar (1974)
Resham Ki Dori (1974)
Jwar Bhata (1973)
Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Sameer Rai
Loafer (1973) .... Ranjit
Black Mail (1973/I) .... Kailash Gupta
Jugnu (1973) .... Ashok/Jugnu
Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) .... Ajit Sharma
Keemat (1973) .... Mr. Gopal (Agent 116)
Phagun (1973)
Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) .... Shankar
Anokha Milan (1972) .... Ghanshyam "Ghana"
Do Chor (1972) .... Tony
Lalkaar (1972) .... Major Ram Kapoor
Raja Jani (1972) .... Rajkumar Singh
Samadhi (1972) .... Lakhan Singh/Ajay
Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) .... Raka
Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971) .... Ajit
Naya Zamana (1971) .... Anoop
Rakhwala (1971)
Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
Jeevan Mrityu (1970) .... Ashok Tandon/Bikram Singh
Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) .... CID Inspector Anand
Kankan De Ole (1970) .... Banta Singh
Man Ki Aankhen (1970) .... Rajesh Agarwal
Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Mahender
Sharafat (1970) .... Rajesh
Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970) .... Sunil
Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) .... Munish Mehra
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)
Khamoshi (1969) .... Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance)
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) .... Vijay Pratap
Satyakam (1969) .... Satyapriya Acharya (Sat)
Yakeen (1969) .... Rajesh/Garcon
Aankhen (1968) .... Sunil
Baazi (1968)
Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)
Izzat (1968)
Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) .... Sunil
Shikar (1968) .... Ajay
Chandan Ka Palna (1967) .... Ajit
Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967) .... Ashok
Ghar Ka Chirag (1967)
Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai (1967)
Majhli Didi (1967) .... Bipin
Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) .... Ravi/Prakash
Anupama (1966) .... Ashok
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) .... Jitendra Gupta
Devar (1966)
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)
Mamta (1966) .... Barrister Indraneel
Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966) .... Amar
Phool Aur Patthar (1966) .... Shakti Singh/Shaaka
Akashdeep (1965)
Chand Aur Suraj (1965)
Kaajal (1965) .... Rajesh
Neela Aakash (1965) .... Akash
Purnima (1965)
Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) .... Chandramohan Chopra alias Channi
Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) (as Dharminder) .... Ranjit
Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
Haqeeqat (1964) .... Captain Bahadur Singh
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)
Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Balraj 'Raj'
Bandini (1963) (as Dharminder) .... Devendra (Prison Doctor)
Begaana (1963)
Anpadh (1962)
Shaadi (1962)
Soorat Aur Seerat (1962)
Boy Friend (1961) .... Sunil
Shola Aur Shabnam (1961)
Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960)

External links

^ "Delawar Khan". People. BBC Asian Network. Retrieved 2006-09-18.

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