Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Politician, Television actor, Film director, Film producer
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
India, British Raj
Religion
Hinduism
Political Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Hema Malini (1980-2025)
Children
4 children: Ahana Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, Sunny Deol
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier S -- 161,392 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 66 years (1960-2026)
Notable
Only S-tier person from British Raj
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
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16
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1
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Giving
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Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
60
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (4)
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Padma Bhushan
2012
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B
IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
2007
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B
Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
2005
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B
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
1997
WON
Biography
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 is father of notable actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol. He was the Main lead of the all-time Blockbuster film, Sholay and also went on to star in numerous successful Bollywood films cutting across four remarkable decades. Dharmendra has thus established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the Hindi film industry
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Dharmendra?
Dharmendra was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
Where was Dharmendra born?
Dharmendra was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
What movies or shows has Dharmendra been in?
Dharmendra has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ikkis (2026), Taj: Divided by Blood (2023), Yamla Pagla Deewana 3 (2018), Jora 10 Numbaria (2017), Second Hand Husband (2015).
What is Dharmendra known for?
Dharmendra is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Dharmendra?
You can find more about Dharmendra on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
