1935 - 2025
Dharmendra Indian Actor
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Dharmendra dating history
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Dharmendra was previously married to Hema Malini (1980 - 2025).
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Indian Actor Dharmendra was born Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol on 8th December, 1935 in Nasrali, Punjab, British India and passed away on 24th Nov 2025 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India aged 89. He is most remembered for Veeru in the 1975 epic action adventure film Sholay, Shaikh Salim Chisti in the ZEE5 original period drama web series Taj: Divided by Blood. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Dharmendra is a member of the following lists: 1935 births, Filmfare Awards winners and Indian Hindus.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
45 years, 6 months
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Details
| First Name |
Dharmendra
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| Full Name at Birth |
Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol
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| Alternative Name |
Dharam Singh Deol, Dharmendra, Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, Dharminder, He-Man of Bollywood, Garam Dharam, Dharam Ji, Action King, He-man, Veeru
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| Birthday |
8th December, 1935
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| Birthplace |
Nasrali, Punjab, British India
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| Died |
24th November, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| Cause of Death |
Age-related illness
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| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Weight |
188lbs (85 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Charming face
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Muslim
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| Ethnicity |
Asian/Indian
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| Nationality |
Indian
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| High School |
Government Senior Secondary School
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| University |
Ramgarhia College, Phagwara, Panjab University, Chandigarh
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, producer, politician
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Veeru in the 1975 epic action adventure film Sholay, Shaikh Salim Chisti in the ZEE5 original period drama web series Taj: Divided by Blood
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial for Himami Chyawanprash (2007), TV commercial for Ford New Holland Tractor, TV commercial for Relaxomap Pain Relieving Oil, TV commercial for NECC, TV commercial for TOPAZ AD, TV commercial for Chetak soap
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| Favorite People |
Guru Dutt, Dilip Kumar, Suraiya, Nutan, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Arjun Hingorani
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| Favorite Movies |
Dillagi (1949)
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| Favorite Foods |
Shaljam gosht, Chuse ke kabab, Makke ki roti, Palak paneer
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Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025), known mononymously as Dharmendra, was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. Dharmendra was widely considered one of the greatest, most handsome and commercially successful film stars in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 65 years, he worked in over 300 films, holding the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema.
