Personal Information

Full Name: Dharam Singh Deol

Nickname: He-Man of Bollywood,

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1935-12-08

Languages Known: Hindi, Punjabi, English

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Sikhism

Hobbies: Poetry writing, reading, farming, spending time with family, watching films, horse riding

Education

School: Government Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana/Sahnewal area (basic education in Punjab)

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Kewal Krishan Deol (school teacher) Mother: Satwant Kaur (homemaker)

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: First: Prakash Kaur (married 1954) Second: Hema Malini (married 1980)

Children: 6

Career

Current Position: Late Actor, Producer, Poet, Former Politician (legendary Bollywood icon; career 1960–2020s, with posthumous releases)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹335-450 crore

Awards & Achievements: Padma Bhushan (2012) – India's third-highest civilian honor Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award National Film Award nominations and recognitions

Biography Details

Dharmendra (December 8, 1935 – November 24, 2025), born Dharam Singh Deol in Nasrali, Punjab, was Bollywood's "He-Man" – a charismatic action-romantic hero who dominated Hindi cinema for decades. From a Jat Sikh family, he moved to Mumbai and debuted in Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960). Hits like Phool Aur Patthar, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and iconic Sholay (1975) made him a superstar for his physique, charm, and versatility.

Married twice (Prakash Kaur in 1954; Hema Malini in 1980), father to Sunny, Bobby, Esha, and others. He served as MP and wrote poetry. With a net worth of ₹335-450 crore from films, real estate, and businesses, he passed away in Mumbai at 89. His legacy lives through family, timeless classics, and enduring fan love.

• January 2026: Sunny Deol paid a heartfelt tribute to his father in the credits of Border 2 (released January 23, 2026), introducing himself as "Dharmendra ji ka beta" in an emotional nod.
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• January 20-21, 2026: A viral old video from July 2025 surfaced showing Dharmendra and Hema Malini humming and dancing to "Dariya Mein Phenk Do Chabi" from Aas Paas during a concert meeting; fans called it heartbreaking and nostalgic.
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• January 2026: The Deol family's iconic Juhu bungalow (valued ~₹60 crore) is set for expansion with Sunny and Bobby adding another floor for family use.
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• January 1, 2026: Esha Deol shared New Year posts missing her father, alongside family memories.
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• Ongoing: Dharmendra's posthumous film Ikkis released January 1, 2026; health recovery updates from late 2025 hospital stay (breathlessness) continued in family statements, with him stable at home before passing. Tributes emphasize his legacy in films, poetry, and family values.

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