Quick Info
| Profession | Film Actor, Producer, Former Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1935 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 24, Nov, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Nasrali, Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Jatt |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Date of Death | 24/11/2025 |
Latest News about Dharmendra
24/11/2025
Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor known as the 'He-Man of Bollywood,' passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89 in Mumbai. He left behind an unparalleled legacy spanning 65 years in Indian cinema, during which he appeared in over 300 films and became one of the most commercially successful actors in Hindi film history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol |
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| Nickname(s) | Dharam, Garam Dharam, He-Man of Bollywood |
| School | Government Senior Secondary School, Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab |
| College/University | Ramgarhia College, Phagwara, Punjab |
| Educational Qualification | 12th standard |
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| Address | Plot No. 22, 11th Road, Juhu, Mumbai, India |
| Hobbies | Cycling, Travelling, Watching Films |
| Career Span | 65 years |
| Total Films | Over 300 films |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (Dyed) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | 12th standard |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Caste | Jatt |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Address | Plot No. 22, 11th Road, Juhu, Mumbai, India |
| Hobbies | Cycling, Travelling, Watching Films |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Kewal Krishan Singh Deol (Government School Teacher) |
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| Mother | Satwant Kaur |
| Siblings | Ajit Singh Deol |
| Spouse | Parkash Kaur (1954-Present), Hema Malini (1980-present) |
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Career
| Political Journey | Elected to Lok Sabha in 2004 from Bikaner constituency, Rajasthan, on BJP ticket. Served 2004-2009. |
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| Breakthrough | Phool Aur Patthar (1966) |
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| Awards | Padma Bhushan (2012) |
Favourites
| Director | Arjun Hingorani |
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| Film | Dillagi (1949) |
Style Quotient
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| Money Factor | Net Worth (approx.) ₹23 Crore (As in 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dharmendra quit smoking in 1983. | |
| 2. Dharmendra drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. As a child, he hesitated to attend school and tried to persuade his mother not to send him. | |
| 4. Due to his lack of interest in studies, he only completed up to 12th standard. | |
| 5. Dharmendra developed an early interest in movies and often shared this passion with his mother. | |
| 6. He won the Filmfare magazine's 'New Talent Hunt' award and traveled to Mumbai for work. | |
| 7. He got married at 19 years old to his first wife, Parkash Kaur, in 1954. | |
| 8. His film 'Phool Aur Patthar' in 1966 established him as a solo hero and action star. | |
| 9. Dharmendra was known for his link-up with Meena Kumari and his versatile acting skills. | |
| 10. He famously paired with Hema Malini, whom he later married. | |
| 11. Dharmendra launched his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol in the film industry. | |
| 12. He is a big fan of singer and actor Suraiya, attending her funeral in 2004. | |
| 13. During the filming of 'Sholay', Dharmendra fell in love with Hema Malini. | |
| 14. Hema Malini eventually married Dharmendra after some family objections. | |
| 15. Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan formed a close friendship during the filming of 'Sholay.' | |
| 16. In the film 'Pratigya,' Dharmendra improvised iconic dance moves in the song 'Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana.' | |
| 17. Veteran actor Dilip Kumar praised Dharmendra as the most handsome man he had ever seen. | |
| 18. He held the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema. | |
| 19. He co-starred with both his sons in the popular film Yamla Pagla Deewana (2007) and the Yamla Pagla Deewana franchise. |