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Key facts
- Profession
- Actor, Producer, And Politician
- Language
- HINDI
About Dharmendra
Actor
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Table of Contents
1
Who is Dharmendra?
2
Wiki/Overview
3
Appearance
4
Family, Affairs And More
5
Career
6
Education
7
Achievements
8
Money Factor
9
Trivia and Facts
Who is Dharmendra?
Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol (born 8 December 1935), known mononymously as Dharmendra, is an Indian actor, producer, and politician, primarily recognized for his work in Hindi films. Nicknamed the "He-Man" of Bollywood, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema and is considered one of the most handsome actors of all time. In 2012, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, by the Government of India. Dharmendra has appeared in over 200 films, with a career spanning more than six decades.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol |
| Nick Name | He-Man |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, And Politician |
| Date Of Birth | 8 December 1935 |
| Place Of Birth | Nasrali |
| Age (as of 2025) | 89 Years |
| Father | Kewal Kishan Singh Deol |
| Mother | Satwant Kaur |
| Spouse | Hema Malini |
| Education | College Drop Out |
| Organization | Vijayta Films |
| Known For | Indian Actor |
| Residence | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Height | 5’ 8” |
| Weight | 72 Kg |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Appearance
Dharmendra, the Bollywood actor, is known for his height, standing at 5'8".
Family, Affairs And More
| Father | Kewal Kishan Singh Deol |
| Mother | Satwant Kaur |
| Siblings | Karan Deol |
| Spouse | Hema Malini |
| Children | Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol |
Career
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, Kaajal and Phool Aur Patthar, and achieved greater stardom in later years, being dubbed India's "Garam Dharam" 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.
Education
| School | Government Senior Secondary School |
| College | Intermediate R.G. (Ramgarhia) College Phagwara |
Achievements
He is the most successful actor in Hindi cinema, holding the record for the highest number of hit films, surpassing Amitabh, Shahrukh and Dilip Kumar. He also holds the record for having the highest number of hit films in a single year in Hindi cinema, which was seven consecutive hits in 1987.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | Rs 1,000 Crore |
| Salary | 5 Crores Per Film |
Trivia and Facts
- He was quite averse to attending school as a child and frequently begged his mother not to send him.
- He was only able to study up to the 12th grade because he had little interest in learning.
- Dharmendra began fostering an interest in movies at a young age, and he frequently shared his passion with his mother.
- After winning the "New Talent Hunt" award from Filmfare magazine, Dharmendra made his maiden trip to Mumbai in pursuit of employment.
- He sent his portfolio along with an application to Filmfare's new talent hunt. Actually, it was an advertising for a movie by Bimal Roy and Guru Dutt, for which Dharmendra traveled to Malerkotla to have Jaan Mohammed complete his portfolio.