Celebrating the life of Dharmendra, the iconic "He-Man" of Bollywood, as he turns 89. Let us see his remarkable journey and contributions to Indian cinema.
Dharmendra was born on December 8, 1935, in Nasrali, Punjab. Raised in a Punjabi Jat family, his journey to stardom began with dreams that led him to Mumbai.
After his debut in Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960), Dharmendra quickly rose to fame with films like Shola Aur Shabnam and Anpadh, cementing his place as a leading actor.
Dharmendra earned the title "Garam Dharam" for his action-packed roles in films like Phool Aur Patthar and Haqeeqat, becoming one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.
His role as Veeru in Sholay (1975) remains a defining moment of his career, with the film becoming a timeless classic of Indian cinema.
Dharmendra's marriage to Hema Malini in the 1970s made headlines. Together, they became Bollywood’s favorite couple and starred in several films.
Dharmendra is a proud father of Bollywood actors Sunny and Bobby Deol, and his nephew, Abhay Deol, continues the family’s legacy in the film industry.