Dharmendra Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Children, Facts, Biography

Publish date: 2024-05-22
Dharmendra Quick Info
Height5 ft 8 in
Weight85 kg
Date of BirthDecember 8, 1935
Zodiac SignSagittarius
SpouseHema Malini

Dharmendra is an Indian film actor who was widely popular for his action-hero image and great physique. He is considered to be one of the most successful actors of Indian Cinema and has given various memorable films like Sholay (1975), Soorat Aur Seerat (1962), Bandini (1963), Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966), and Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967), Anpadh (1962), Pooja Ke Phool, and many others. He played various characters from comedy to action to romance. His most famous pairing was with his now-wife Hema Malini.

Born Name

Dharam Singh Deol

Nick Name

Dharmendra, Dharam Ji, Action King, He-man, Veeru

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Nasrali, Punjab, British India

Residence

Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Indian

Education

He studied at the Government Senior Secondary School at Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana and later completed his graduation from Ramgarhia College, Phagwara.

Occupation

Actor, Producer, Politician

Family

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

Weight

85 kg or 187.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Dharmendra has dated –

  • Parkash Kaur (1954-1982) – Dharmendra married Parkash in 1954 and they have 2 sons together named Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and 2 daughters named Ajeeta Deol and Vijeeta Deol.
  • Hema Malini (1980-Present) – Hema and Dharmendra married in 1980 and they have 2 daughters together named Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Asian (Indian)

    He has Sikh ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Charming face

    Brand Endorsements

    Dharmendra has been a part of commercials like –

  • Himami Chyawanprash (2007)
  • Ford New Holland Tractor
  • Relaxomap Pain Relieving Oil
  • NECC
  • TOPAZ AD
  • Chetak soap

    • Dharmendra Favorite Things

    Source – The Hindu, YouTube

    Dharmendra Facts

  • As a child, he never liked going to school.
  • He had an interest in films from a very young age.
  • Dharmendra sent an application to Filmfare Talent Hunt after his mother’s suggestion.
  • He married his wife, Parkash Kaur when he was just 19 years old.
  • His first solo action film was Phool Aur Patthar (1966), which won him the Filmfare nomination for “Best Actor”.
  • His most famous on-screen pairing was with Hema Malini.
  • Hema Malini’s parents were against Dharmendra as he was already married.
  • Dilip Kumar describes him as the most handsome actor.
  • He has a theme restaurant dedicated to his name in New Delhi.
  • Dharmendra has worked with various directors, each with a different style of filmmaking.
  • He took a break from acting from 2003 to 2007.
  • His most notable work is in the film Sholay (1975).
  • He converted to Islam so that he did not have to divorce his previous wife.
  • He received the Padma Bhushan in 2012.
  • In 1997, he received the “Lifetime Achievement” award from Filmfare.
  • He represented Bikaner in the 14th Lok Sabha Elections from BJP.
  • He is considered one of the most successful actors in Indian Cinema.
  • His grandson, Karan Deol made his debut in the year 2019 with the film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, which is a famous track from one of Dharmendra’s old films.
  • Dharmendra’s first car purchase was a black Fiat car which he had bought for INR 18,000.
  • At the age of 87, in 2023, Dharmendra made his OTT debut with the role of Shaikh Salim Chisti in Taj: Divided By Blood.

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