Dharmendra

Dharmendra, born 8 December 1935 in Sahnewal, Punjab , is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of . He represents the Bikaner constituency of Rajasthan and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party.

He rose to fame as an Indian actor who appeared in more than 200 Hindi films since the early 1960s. He is married to actress Hema Malini, father to actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol and father of actress Esha Deol. He is the uncle of actor Abhay Deol.

He was first noticed in a Filmfare spot-the-talent contest and came to Bombay to become an actor. He was signed by Arjun Hingorani for the film Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere (1960).

At the start of his career he was usually cast as a romantic hero against actresses such as Mala Sinha and Meena Kumari. His first major hit film was Phool Aur Paththar. As action movies became more popular, he took on action hero roles. Perhaps his greatest such role was his role in the 1975 Sholay, where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan.

Dharmendra has continued making films even though his popularity has dwindled. He has also experimented with film production; he launched both of his sons in films: Sunny Deol in Betaab (1983) and Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995).

In 1997, Dharmendra won a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian Cinema over many years. While receiving the award from Dilip Kumar (to whom he honored by calling him the emperor of acting) and his wife, Dharmendra grew emotional and remarked that he never received any Filmfare award in the "Best Actor" category despite having worked in so many successful films. He was glad that his contribution had finally been recognized. Arguably he gave the most hits (including super hits) with as much as 93 hits.

His forthcoming release is Apne where he appears opposite his sons Sunny and Bobby together for the first time.

Dharmendra married twice. His first marriage was to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19. He didn't divorce his first wife when he married his second wife, actress Hema Malini. They are said to have fallen in love on the sets of Sholay (1975) although they have made many films together before and after Sholay. His two sons by his first wife, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, are also successful actors. He has two daughters, starlet Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, by Hema Malini. His nephew Abhay Deol is also an actor.

Dharmendra has gone on record saying he did not believe the Mumbai film industry was a place suitable for girls. Whereas Dharmendra was unperturbed by his sons Sunny and Bobby joining the industry, he was vocal about his displeasure regarding his daughter Esha's choice of profession.

He has recently become active in politics with his wife Hema Malini. He won a position as a Member of Parliament in the 2004 general elections, from Bikaner in Rajasthan, on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. During his election campaign, he made an ironical remark that he should be elected Dictator Perpetuus to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticized.

Despite showcasing their background as proud Punjabi Jatts, members of the Deol family have publicly claimed that they belong to the Arya Samaj Hindu faith. There is further confusion as to Dharmendra's religion due to his marriage to Hema Malini in 1979, when he allegedly converted to Islam in order to legally marry her.

list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 27.0pt">1.      Apne (2007)

2.      Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004) .... Hasmukh Mehta

3.      Hum Kaun Hai? (2004) .... Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance)

4.      Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)

5.      Bhai Thakur (2000)

6.      Jallad No. 1 (2000) .... Shankar

7.      Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000) .... Ajit Singh

8.      Sultaan (2000)

9.      Nyaydaata (1999) .... DCP Ram

10.  Zulm O Situm (1998) .... SP. Arun

11.  Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) .... Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha)

12.  Dharma Karma (1997) .... Dharma

13.  Gundagardi (1997)

14.  Loha (1997) .... Shankar

15.  Mafia (1996) .... Fauji Ajit Singh

16.  Aatank (1996) .... Jesu

17.  Himmatvar (1996) .... Sultan

18.  Return of Jewel Thief (1996) .... Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh

19.  Smuggler (1996)

20.  Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995)

21.  Taaqat (1995) .... Shakti Singh

22.  Aazmayish (1995) .... Shanker Singh Rathod

23.  Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Shankar

24.  Policewala Gunda (1995)

25.  Jodh Juaari (1994)

26.  Maha Shaktishaali (1994)

27.  Kshatriya (1993) .... Maharaj Prthivi Singh (Surjangarh)

28.  Kundan (1993)

29.  Dushman Zamana (1992)

30.  Kal Ki Awaz (1992)

31.  Humlaa (1992) .... Bhawani

32.  Khule-Aam (1992) .... Shiva

33.  Tehelka (1992)

34.  Virodhi (1992) .... Inspector Shekhar

35.  Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)

36.  Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) .... Pitamber Kohli

37.  Dushman Devta (1991) .... Shiva

38.  Paap Ki Aandhi (1991) .... Dharma/Mangal

39.  Farishtay (1991) .... Veeru

40.  Hag Toofan (1991)

41.  Kohraam (1991)

42.  Mast Kalandar (1991)

43.  Trinetra (1991) .... Raja

44.  Humse Na Takrana (1990)

45.  Nakabandi (1990)

46.  Pyaar Ka Karz (1990)

47.  Qurbani Jatt Di (1990)

48.  Vardi (1990) .... Havaldar Bhagwan Singh

49.  Veeru Dada (1990) .... Veeru Dada

50.  Shehzaade (1989) .... Subedhar Zorawar Singh/Inspector Shankar Shrivastav

51.  Sikka (1989) .... Vijay

52.  Elaan-E-Jung (1989)

53.  Batwara (1989) .... Singh

54.  Ilaaka (1989) .... Inspector Dharam Verma

55.  Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)

56.  Hathyar (1989) .... Khushal Khan

57.  Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989) .... Sonu

58.  Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) .... Havaldar Ram Singh

59.  Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) .... Cobra/Vijay Nath

60.  Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) .... Shankar

61.  Mahaveera (1988) .... Ajay Verma

62.  Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Yadvinder Singh

63.  Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) .... Balwant

64.  Saazish (1988)

65.  Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) .... Vikram/CBI Officer Ashwini Kumar

66.  Soorma Bhopali (1988)

67.  Zalzala (1988) .... Inspector Shiv Kumar

68.  Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987) .... Soni

69.  Hukumat (1987) .... Arjun Singh

70.  Loha (1987)

71.  Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) .... Insp. Shekhar Kapoor

72.  Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Sher Singh

73.  Dadagiri (1987) .... Dharma (Dada)

74.  Insaaf Ki Pukar (1987)

75.  Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)

76.  Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) .... Ajay Shankar Sharma

77.  Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)

78.  Sultanat (1986) .... General Khalid

79.  Main Balwan (1986) .... Inspector Chowdhury

80.  Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) .... Shop-owner

81.  Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)

82.  Sitamgar (1985)

83.  Ghulami (1985) .... Ranjit Singh

84.  Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985) .... Vijay/Karan

85.  Jhootha Sach (1984)

86.  Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)

87.  Baazi (1984) .... Ajay

88.  Dharam Aur Kanoon (1984) .... Rahim Khan

89.  The Gold Medal (1984)

90.  Jagir (1984) .... Shankar

91.  Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)

92.  Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Zohravar Singh

93.  Ranjhan Mera Yaar (1984)

94.  Sunny (1984) .... Inderjeet

95.  Qayamat (1983)

96.  Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Truck Driver (Guest Appearance)

97.  Jaani Dost (1983)

98.  Naukar Biwi Ka (1983) .... Deepak Kumar/Raja

99.  Razia Sultan (1983) .... Yakut Jamaluddin

100.    Meharbaani (1982)

101.    Rajput (1982) .... Manu Pratap Singh

102.    Badle Ki Aag (1982) .... Sher Singh 'Shera'

103.    Baghawat (1982)

104.    Do Dishayen (1982)

105.    Ghazab (1982) .... Ajay Singh 'Munna'

106.    Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Kumar Agnihotri 'Bitto'

107.    Samraat (1982)

108.    Tahalka (1982)

109.    Teesri Aankh (1982)

110.    Aas Paas (1981) .... Arun Choudhury

111.    Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) .... Ajit/Badshah

112.    Krodhi (1981) .... Vikramjit Singh/Acharya Shradhanand (Vicky)

113.    Professor Pyarelal (1981) .... Ram/Professor Pyarelal

114.    Putt Jattan De (1981) .... Chaudhary Dharam Singh

115.    Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980) .... Soldier (Guest Appearance)

116.    Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980) .... Ali-Baba

117.    Chunaoti (1980)

118.    The Burning Train (1980) .... Ashok

119.    Ram Balram (1980) .... Ram/Bholuram

120.    Kartavya (1979)

121.    Dil Ka Heera (1979)

122.    Azaad (1978) .... Ashok (Azaad)

123.    Dillagi (1978)

124.    Phandebaaz (1978)

125.    Shalimar (1978) .... S.S. Kumar

126.    Chacha Bhatija (1977) .... Shanker

127.    Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)

128.    Charandas (1977)

129.    Dharam Veer (1977) .... Dharam Singh

130.    Do Chehere (1977) .... Kanwar Pran (Drunkard)/C.I.D. S.P. Shukla

131.    Do Sholay (1977)

132.    Dream Girl (1977) .... Anupam Verma

133.    Khel Khiladi Ka (1977) .... Shaki Lutera/Raja Saab/Ajit

134.    Kinara (1977)

135.    Mit Jay enge Mitane Wale (1977)

136.    Swami (1977)

137.    Tinku (1977)

138.    Charas (1976) .... Suraj Kumar

139.    Giddha (1976)

140.    Maa (1976) .... Vijay

141.    Main Papi Tum Bakhshanhaar (1976)

142.    Santo Banto (1976)

143.    Sholay (1975) .... Veeru

144.    Apne Dushman (1975) .... Brijesh

145.    Chaitali (1975)

146.    Chupke Chupke (1975) .... Dr. Parimal Tripathi/Pyare Mohan

147.    Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) .... Madman

148.    Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)

149.    Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)

150.    Pratigya (1975) .... Ajit Singh

151.    Saazish (1975)

152.    Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975)

153.    International Crook (1974) .... Shekar

154.    Dost (1974) .... Maanav

155.    Do Sher (1974)

156.    Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974)

157.    Patthar Aur Payal (1974) .... Ranjeet Singh

158.    Pocketmaar (1974)

159.    Resham Ki Dori (1974)

160.    Jwar Bhata (1973)

161.    Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Sameer Rai

162.    Loafer (1973) .... Ranjit

163.    Black Mail (1973/I) .... Kailash Gupta

164.    Jugnu (1973) .... Ashok/Jugnu

165.    Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) .... Ajit Sharma

166.    Keemat (1973) .... Mr. Gopal (Agent 116)

167.    Phagun (1973)

168.    Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) .... Shankar

169.    Anokha Milan (1972) .... Ghanshyam "Ghana"

170.    Do Chor (1972) .... Tony

171.    Lalkaar (1972) .... Major Ram Kapoor

172.    Raja Jani (1972) .... Rajkumar Singh

173.    Samadhi (1972) .... Lakhan Singh/Ajay

174.    Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) .... Raka

175.    Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971) .... Ajit

176.    Naya Zamana (1971) .... Anoop

177.    Rakhwala (1971)

178.    Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)

179.    Jeevan Mrityu (1970) .... Ashok Tandon/Bikram Singh

180.    Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970) .... CID Inspector Anand

181.    Kankan De Ole (1970) .... Banta Singh

182.    Man Ki Aankhen (1970) .... Rajesh Agarwal

183.    Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Mahender

184.    Sharafat (1970) .... Rajesh

185.    Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970) .... Sunil

186.    Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) .... Munish Mehra

187.    Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)

188.    Khamoshi (1969) .... Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance)

189.    Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) .... Vijay Pratap

190.    Satyakam (1969) .... Satyapriya Acharya (Sat)

191.    Yakeen (1969) .... Rajesh/Garcon

192.    Aankhen (1968) .... Sunil

193.    Baazi (1968)

194.    Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)

195.    Izzat (1968)

196.    Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) .... Sunil

197.    Shikar (1968) .... Ajay

198.    Chandan Ka Palna (1967) .... Ajit

199.    Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967) .... Ashok

200.    Ghar Ka Chirag (1967)

201.    Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai (1967)

202.    Majhli Didi (1967) .... Bipin

203.    Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) .... Ravi/Prakash

204.    Anupama (1966) .... Ashok

205.    Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) .... Jitendra Gupta

206.    Devar (1966)

207.    Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)

208.    Mamta (1966) .... Barrister Indraneel

209.    Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966) .... Amar

210.    Phool Aur Patthar (1966) .... Shakti Singh/Shaaka

211.    Akashdeep (1965)

212.    Chand Aur Suraj (1965)

213.    Kaajal (1965) .... Rajesh

214.    Neela Aakash (1965) .... Akash

215.    Purnima (1965)

216.    Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) .... Chandramohan Chopra alias Channi

217.    Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) (as Dharminder) .... Ranjit

218.    Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)

219.    Haqeeqat (1964) .... Captain Bahadur Singh

220.    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)

221.    Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)

222.    Pooja Ke Phool (1964) .... Balraj 'Raj'

223.    Bandini (1963) (as Dharminder) .... Devendra (Prison Doctor)

224.    Begaana (1963)

225.    Anpadh (1962)

226.    Shaadi (1962)

227.    Soorat Aur Seerat (1962)

228.    Boy Friend (1961) .... Sunil

229.    Shola Aur Shabnam (1961)

230.    Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960)

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