Dharmendra

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Dharmendra
Born Dharam Singh Deol[1]
(1935-12-08) 8 December 1935
Nasrali, Khanna, Punjab Province, British India
(now in Punjab, India)
Residence Sahnewal, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Ethnicity Punjabi
Occupation Actor, producer, politician
Religion Islam[2][3]
Spouse(s)
  • Prakash Kaur
    (m.1954–present; (4 children))
    Hema Malini
    (m.1980–present; (2 children))
Children Sunny Deol (Ajay Singh Deol)
Bobby Deol (Vijay Singh Deol)
Vijayta Deol
Ajeeta Deol
Esha Deol
Ahana Deol

Dharamendra (born Dharam Singh Deol[1] on 8 December 1935),[4] is a Hindi film actor. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema.

His starring roles in action films earned him nicknames such as "Action King" and "He-Man".[5] One of his most notable roles was in Sholay (1975).[6]

He has also been a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India, representing Bikaner constituency in Rajasthan from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2012, he was honoured India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.[7]

Early life

Dharmendra was born in a Punjabi[8] Sikh Jat family in Punjab state to Kewal Kishan Singh Deol and Satwant Kaur.[8][9] His ancestral village is Dangon which is located next to Pakhowal, Ludhiana.[10] He spent his early life in village Sahnewal and study at Government Senior Secondary School at lalton kalan. His father was a school headmaster in the village of Lalton Kalan Ludhiana.[11] He did his intermediate from Ramgarhia College, Phagwara in 1952.[12]

Career

Film career

Dharmendra won the Filmfare new talent award and came to Mumbai from Punjab looking for work.[13] He made his debut with Arjun Hingorani's Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960).[14][15] After which he got supporting roles in the film Boy Friend (1961) and was cast as the romantic interest in several woman oriented films from 1960-1967, where the story revolved around the heroine's character and, he was usually cast as a romantic hero opposite senior established leading actress of the time and later, from 1974 onwards, as an action hero.[16] He worked in heroine oriented films like - with Nutan in Soorat Aur Seerat (1962), Bandini (1963),Dulhan Ek Raat Ki, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966) and then with Mala Sinha in Anpadh (1962), Pooja Ke Phool (1964), Neelaakash(1965), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi, with Nanda in Akashdeep, with Saira Banu in Shaadi and Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) and with Meena Kumari in Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964), Kaajal (1965), Poornima (1965), Phool Aur Paththar (1966), Chandan Ka Palna, Baharaon Ki Manzil . His major breakthrough was playing supporting role to hero Rajendra Kumar in Aaye Milan Ki Bela, where his character was negative and supporting role in patriotic film Haqeeqat (1964) and playing romantic interest in woman oriented films from 1960-1967 and playing supporting roles to Balraj Sahni, Ashok Kumar, Biswajit in some films from 1960-67 like Soorat Aur Seerat, Bandini, Mamta, Ghar Ka Chirag. He got solo hero stardom with the blockbuster, Phool Aur Patthar (1966), which was his first action film but he became established action hero from 1971 film Mera Gaon Mera Desh.

Phool Aur Paththar became the highest grossing film of 1966 and Dharmendra received his first Filmfare nomination for Best Actor.[17] His performance in Anupama was critically acclaimed. His films opposite Nutan, Meena Kumari, Nanda, Sadhana, Rajshree, Waheeda Rehman between 1962-1968 were not commercially successful. He established himself as a successful solo romantic hero with hits only in the years 1968-69 like Izzat, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Ankhen, Pyar Hi Pyar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke and multi-star Shikar, Aadmi Aur Insaan. His on-screen chemistry with actresses including Meena Kumari, Mala Sinha, Saira Banu, Sharmila Tagore, Asha Parekh, Parveen Babi, Hema Malini, Reena Roy, Jaya Prada and Anita Raj were appreciated by critics and audiences. He acquired image of action hero between 1972-73 with success of films like Pramod Chakravorty's Jugnu, Vijay Anand’s Blackmail, Ramanand Sagar’s Lalkar, Ravee Nagaich's Keemat, Nasir Husain’s Yadoan Ki Baraat and Harmesh Malhotra’s Patthar Aur Payal. He having acted in woman oriented films as a supporting actor from 1960–68 and having achieved success in romantic films from 1968–71 and also in action films from 1971-1974, began to be called a versatile actor by 1975. His comic timing in comedy films like Tum Haseen Main Jawan, Do Chor, Chupke Chupke, Dillagi, Naukar Biwi Ka were appreciated.

His most successful pairing was with Hema Malini, who went on to become his future wife.[14] The couple played together in a large number of films, including Raja Jani, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sharafat, Naya Zamana, Patthar Aur Payal, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Jugnu, Dost, Charas, Maa, Chacha Bhatija, Azaad, and Sholay.

Dharmendra's most notable acting performances include Satyakam with Hrishikesh Mukherjee.,[18] and Sholay, which is listed by Indiatimes as one of the "Top 25 must see Bollywood films of all time".[19] In 2005, the judges of the 50th annual Filmfare Awards awarded Sholay the special distinction of Filmfare Best Film of 50 Years.

Dharmendra went on to star in a number of action films between 1976 and 1984, including Dharam Veer, Charas, Azaad, Katilon Ke Kaatil, Ghazab, Rajput, Bhagawat, Jaani Dost, Dharm Aur Qanoon, Main Intequam Loonga, Jeene Nahi Doonga, Hukumat, and Raaj Tilak.

He has worked with various directors, each having different styles in their film-making: Bimal Roy, Mohan Kumar, Dulal Guha, Ramanand Sagar in drama films, Raghunath Jhalani, Bhappi Sonie, Brij, Mohan Segal in romance films, Raj Khosla, Ramesh Sippy, Arjun Hingorani, Anil Sharma, K.C.Bokadia, J.P. Dutta, T. Rama Rao, Rama Rao Tatineni, Raj Sippy, K. Bapaiah, Rajkumar Santoshi in action films and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterjee and Rajkumar Kohli in comedy films.[20] However his most successful and longest collaboration was with director Arjun Hingorani from 1960-1991. Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere was debut film of Dharmendra as an actor and Arjun’s first directorial venture with Dharmendra as the lead hero. They together worked in 4 hits - Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?, Kahani Kismat Ki, Khel Khilari Ka, Katilon Ke Kaatil where Arjun was the producer and the director but their last film together Kaun Kare Kurbanie in 1991 flopped badly. Furthur Arjun produced 2 films where he was not the director but only the producer and Dharmendra was the hero - Sultanat and Karishma Kudrat Ka – both of which flopped. His other successful association was with director Pramod Chakravarthy with whom all his 4 ventures were box-office success each belonging to different genre – drama in Naya Zamana, romance in Dream Girl, action in Azaad and Jugnu.

Dharmendra also has the distinction of appearing in several films opposite actresses who have also starred opposite his son Sunny Deol. Notable among those are Sridevi in Naaka Bandi, Jaya Prada in Elaan-E-Jung, Dimple Kapadia in Shehzaade, Amrita Singh in Sachai Ki Taaqat, Kimi Katkar in Humlaa and Poonam Dhillon in Sone Pe Suhaaga.[21] He has worked with whole of Kapoor family except for Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor. He worked with Raj Kapoor in Mera Naam Joker, with Rishi Kapoor in Sitamgar, Katilol Ka Katil, Hathyar, Sher Dil and with Rajiv Kapoor in Zalzala, with Karishma in Maidan-E-Jung, with Shammi Kapoor in Boyfriend, Mast Kalander, Khule-Aam, and with Shashi in Krodhi, with Randhir in Chacha Bhatija, Karan Kapoor in Sultanat and Loha and with Neetu Singh in Aaina. The famous scene of Deewar where character Vijay(Amitabh) locks the door and throws away the key to beat up many goons was first done by Dharmendra in Kahani Kismat Ki. He acted with his son Sunny in the films Sultanat (1986), Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986) and Kshatriya (1993).

He has also periodically made films in his native tongue of Punjabi, starring in Kankan De Ole (Special Appearance) (1970 ), Do Sher (1974), Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974), Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975), Putt Jattan De (1982) and Qurbani Jatt Di (1990). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he continued to appear in many other films in both leading and supporting roles. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. While accepting the award from Dilip Kumar and his wife Saira Banu, Dharmendra became emotional and remarked that he had never won any Filmfare award in the Best Actor category despite having worked in so many successful films and nearly a hundred popular movies. He was glad that his contributions had finally been recognized.[22] Speaking on this occasion Dilip Kumar commented, "Whenever I get to meet with God Almighty I will set before Him my only complaint - why did You not make me as handsome as Dharmendra?".[23]

Dharmendra has experimented with film production; he launched both of his sons in films: Sunny Deol in Betaab (1983) and Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995) as well as his nephew Abhay Deol in Socha Na Tha (2005).[24] He was the presenter for his films like Satyakam(1969) and Kab Kyun Aur Kahan(1970). Among the other fans he is the idol of lots of idols. In one of her interviews, actress Preity Zinta has been quoted as saying that Dharmendra is her favourite actor. She recommended him to play her father's role in Har Pal (2008).[25] Actor Salman Khan also always recommended himself as his biggest fan and they worked together in"Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya".

After 4 year hiatus from acting since 2003, he is reappearing in films as a character actor from 2007. His 2007 films Life in a... Metro and Apne were both critically and commercially successful at the box office. In the latter, he appears with both his sons, Sunny and Bobby for the first time.[26] His other release was Johnny Gaddaar, where he played a villainous role. In 2011, he starred alongside his sons again in Yamla Pagla Deewana released on 14 January 2011.[27] A sequel Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 was released in 2013. His also acted with his daughter Esha in his wife Hema Malini's directorial venture Tell Me O Khuda in 2011.

Television

In 2011, Dharmendra replaced Sajid Khan as the male judge of the third series of popular reality show India's Got Talent.[28] On 29 July 2011, India's Got Talent aired on Colors with Dharmendra as the new judge and surpassed the opening ratings of the previous two seasons.[29]

Political

All India Jat Mahasabha Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are Dharmendra, Dara Singh and Kamal Patel.

Dharmendra has also been active in politics. He was elected as a Member of the Parliament in the 2004 general elections, from Bikaner in Rajasthan, on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket. During his election campaign, he made an ironic remark that he should be elected Dictator perpetuo[30] to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticized.[31] Dharmendra rarely attended Parliament when the house was in session, preferring to spend the time shooting for movies or doing farm-work at his farm house.[32]

Producer

In 1983 Deol set up a production company known as Vijayta Films. Its first film was Betaab. The film was released in 1983, starring his son Sunny Deol as the lead actor in his debut movie. The film was a blockbuster. In 1990 he produced the action flick Ghayal, starring his son Sunny Deol. The film won seven Filmfare Awards, including the Best Movie Award. It also won National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Dharmendra also launched his younger son Bobby Deol's in 1995 through Barsaat and his nephew Abhay Deol in 2005 through Socha Na Tha.[33]

Personal life

Dharmendra with his sons Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol

Dharmendra's first marriage was to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19 in 1954. From his first marriage, he has two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol both successful actors, and two daughters,Vijeeta Deol and Ajeeta Deol.

He has 4 grand sons named Karan, Rajvir, Aryaman, and Dharam. Karan Deol was an assistant director on the sets of Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 and he also rapped in a song sung by Diljit Dosanjh in the film YPD 2. Karan is to make his Bollywood debut by 2015 in Dharmendra's home production.

Dharmendra fell in love with Hema Malini during the filming of Sholay.[34] She eventually married him in 1980. The couple has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Esha is an actresses and Ahana is a dancer.

Awards

Civilian award
National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Winner
Nominated
Other Awards and recognitions
  • In the mid-seventies, Dharmendra was voted one of the most handsome men in the world, a feat only repeated by Salman Khan (from Bollywood) in 2004.[36]
  • He has received the World Iron Man award.[37]
  • He has also received a Special Award for his "contribution in Indian Cinema" at the Kalakar Awards.
  • He is a recipient of the prestigious "Living Legend Award" by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Indian entertainment industry.[38]
  • In 2003 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards.[39]
  • In 2004, he was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema.[40]
  • In 2005, he received the Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement.
  • In 2007, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pune International Film Festival PIFF).
  • In 2007, he received an IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • In 2007, he received an award for Humanitarian Services to the Indian Nation.[41]
  • In 2007, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award by DBR Entertainment.[42]
  • In 2007, the Punjabi newspaper Quami Ekta honoured him for his contributions to the Indian cinema.[42]
  • In 2008, he was named "Actor Par Excellence" at the Max Stardust Awards.[43]
  • In 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) International Film Festival.[44]
  • In 2009, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Nashik International Film Festival (NIFF).[45]
  • In 2010, he was honoured as the Big Star Entertainer for his 50 years of excellence at the BIG Star Entertainment Awards.[46]
  • In 2011, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award.[47]
  • In 2011, he received a "Salaam Maharashtra Award" for completing 50 years in the film industry.[48]
  • In 2011, he was honoured with and "Outstanding Performance For the Last 50 Years" award at the The Global Indian Film and TV Honours.[49]
  • In 2011, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Ratna Award at the Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards.[50]
  • In 2011, he was honoured with "The ITA Scroll Of Honour" at the Indian Television Academy Awards.[51]
  • In 2012, he was honoured with the "Icon of Punjab Award" at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards.[52]

Filmography

Main article: Dharmendra filmography

Latest films

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Metro Amol
Apne Baldev singh
Johnny Gaddaar Sheshadri
Om Shanti Om Himself Himself in song Deewangi Deewangi
2011Yamla Pagla Deewana Dharam Singh
Tell Me O Kkhuda Don Anthony
2013Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Dharam Singh
2013 Singh Saab The Great Himself Cameo in the song Daaru band kal se
2014 Double Di Trouble First Punjabi movie as a lead actor
2015 Ishq De Maare Announced
2015 Cheers - Celebrating Life Under Production

Producer

Year Film Notes
1990 Ghayal National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment

Filmfare Award for Best Movie

1995 Barsaat
2001 Indian
2003 23 March 1931: Shaheed
2005 Socha Na Tha
2007 Apne
2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

See also


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