Dharmendra Singh Deol Bollywood Actors Biography

Birth Name: Dharmendra Kewal Krishn Deol
Dharmendra, is an award-winning Hindi film actor who has appeared in more than 247 Hindi-language films up to 2011.
Date Of Birth: 8 December 1935
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Biography:
Dharamendra Kewal Krishen Deol was born in Punjab, India. His father was Kewal Krishen Deol, a school headmaster and his mother Satwant Kaur Deol, was a Sikh.

At the start of his career, he was usually cast as a romantic hero and later in the period from 1974 onwards as an action hero. He worked with Nutan in Soorat Aur Seerat (1962) and Bandini (1963), Mala Sinha in Anpadh (1962) and Pooja Ke Phool (1964), Saira Banu in Shaadi (1962) and Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) and with Meena Kumari in Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964), Kaajal (1965), Poornima (1965) and Phool Aur Paththar (1966).

Phool Aur Paththar became the highest grossing film of 1966. He formed a very successful pairing with actresses like Meena Kumari, Saira Banu, Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz, Asha Parekh, Parveen Babi, Zeenat Aman and Hema Malini.

He has delivered lot of hits with Hema Malini which includes Raja Jani, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Jugnu, Dost, Charas, Maa, Chacha Bhatija, Azaad, Teesri Aankh, Sholay and Burning Train.

In 2007 he made a comeback in films Life in a Metro and Apne were both successful at the box office. In the latter, he appears with both his sons, Sunny and Bobby for the first time.

His other release was Johnny Gaddaar, where he played a villainous role. His latest film Yamla Pagla Deewana co-starring his sons Sunny and Bobby was released on January 14, 2011which did well at the box office.
Personal Life:
He married Prakash Kaur in 1954 and has two sons Sunny and Bobby, both of whom are actors and two daughters Ajeeta and Vijeta. In 1980 he converted to Islam to marry actress Hema Malini as his first wife refused to grant him divorce. His legal name after changing religion is Delawar Khan. He has two daughters with Hema Malini, Esha and Ahana.
Filmography:
As as actor
Masters (2012) (To Go On Floor) Tell Me O Kkhuda (September 30, 2011) (Under Production) Yamla Pagla Deewana (January 14, 2011) (Released)... Dharam Singh Cheers - Celebrate Life (2011) (Under Production) Dillagi...Yeh Dillagi (2011) (Under Production) Nidar - The Fearless (2011) (Post-Production) Har Pall (2010)... Baba Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ... Himself (Special Appearance) Johnny Gaddaar (September 28, 2007) (Released)... Seshadri Apne (June 29, 2007) (Released)... Baldev Singh Choudhary Life In A... Metro (May 11, 2007) (Released) ... Amol Ram Balram Aur Ramkali (August 5, 2005) (Released) Kis Kiski Kismat (October 22, 2004) (Released)... Hasmukh Mehta Hum Kaun Hai (September 3, 2004) (Released) ... Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance) Tada (August 29, 2003) (Released) Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (May 9, 2003) (Released) Reshma Aur Sultan (November 15, 2002) (Released) Border Kashmir Ka (July 19, 2002) (Released) Jeene Nahin Doongi (March 8, 2002) (Released) Saugandh Geeta Ki (October 5, 2001) (Released) Bhooka Sher (August 31, 2001) (Released) Ek Lootera (August 3, 2001) (Released) Ek Aur Jung (July 20, 2001) (Released) Jagira (February 16, 2001) (Released) Daku Bhairav Singh (January 26, 2001) (Released) Galiyon Ka Badshah (January 5, 2001) (Released) Kaali Ki Saugandh (2000) (Released) Sultaan (2000) (Released) Bhai Thakur (2000) (Released) Aakhri Dacait (2000) (Released) Geeta Mera Naam:The Revenge (2000) (Released) ... Baba Thakur Dacait (2000) (Released) The Revenge Of Geeta Mera Naam (2000) (Released)... Baba Thakur Jallad No.1 (2000) (Released)... Shankar Meri Jung Ka Elaan (2000) (Released)... Ajit Singh Nyaydaata (1999) (Released)... DCP Ram Munnibai (1999) (Released) Lohpurush (1999) (Released) Zulm-O-Sitam (September 19, 1998) (Released) Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (March 27, 1998) (Released)... Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha) Kalicharan (1998) (Released) Sher Khan (1998) (Released) Barsat Ki Raat (1998) (Released) Gunda Gardi (June 6, 1997) (Released) Agni Morcha (April 4, 1997) (Released) Jeeyo Shaan Se (March 14, 1997) (Released) Loha (1997) (Released) Dharma-Karma (1997) (Released)... Dharma Return Of Jewel Thief (October 18, 1996) (Released)... Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh Himmatwar (June 14, 1996) (Released)... Sultan Maafia (May 24, 1996) (Released) Aatank (February 9, 1996) (Released)... Jesu Smuggler (1996) (Released) Hum Sab Chor Hain (October 27, 1995) (Released) Veer (September 1, 1995) (Released) Taaqat (June 23, 1995) (Released)... Shakti Singh Policewala Gunda (May 19, 1995) (Released) Aazimaish (April 21, 1995) (Released)... Shanker Singh Rathod Maidan-E-Jung (April 14, 1995) (Released) ... Shankar Fauji (1995) (Released) Paapi Devta (1995) (Released) Juaari (July 8, 1994) (Released) Maha Shaktishali (1994) (Released) Kshatriya (March 29, 1993) (Released)... Maharaj Prthivi Singh (Surjangarh) Phoolan Hasina Ramkali (January 29, 1993) (Released)... As Duplicate Dharmendra Superman (1993) (Released) Aag Ka Toofan (1993) (Released) Kundan (1993) (Released)... SP Kundan Khule Aam (December 25, 1992) (Released) ... Shiva Dushman Zamana (October 2, 1992) (Released) Kal Ki Awaz (August 21, 1992) (Released) ... Police Commissioner Ali Haider Jaffri Tahalka (August 7, 1992) (Released) Zulm Ki Hukumat (July 17, 1992) (Released) ... Pitamber Kohli Humla (May 29, 1992) (Released)... Bhawani Virodhi (April 3, 1992) (Released)... Inspector Shekar Waqt Ka Badshah (1992) (Released) Akela (November 8, 1991) (Released)... Himself Kohram (October 18, 1991) (Released) Trinetra (July 26, 1991) (Released)... Raja, Special Appearance Dushman Devta (March 29, 1991) (Released) ... Shiva Farishtay (February 22, 1991) (Released) ... Virendra (Veeru) Paap Ki Aandhi (1991) (Released)... Dharma/Mangal Kaun Kare Kurbani (1991) (Released) Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1991) (Released) Mast Kalandar (1991) (Released)... Shankar Veeru Dada (July 27, 1990) (Released) Naka Bandi (May 4, 1990) (Released) Pyar Ka Karz (March 2, 1990) (Released) Aakhri Muqabla (1990) (Released) Sherdil (1990) (Released) Hum Se Na Takrana (1990) (Released) Bhrashtachar (December 1, 1989) (Released) ... Himself Shehzaade (October 27, 1989) (Released) ... Zorawar Singh/Shankar Sikka (September 22, 1989) (Released)... Vijay Ellan E Jung (August 18, 1989) (Released) Batwara (July 14, 1989) (Released)... Sumer Singh Ilaaka (May 12, 1989) (Released)... INSP. Dharam Verma (Suraj'S Father) Nafrat Ki Andhi (March 17, 1989) (Released) ... Sonu Hathyaar (March 10, 1989) (Released)... Khushal Khan Kasam Suhag Ki (January 27, 1989) (Released) Vardi (January 6, 1989) (Released)... Havaldar Bhagwan Singh Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) (Released)... Havaldar Ram Singh Akhri Muqabla (1989) (Released)... Havaldar Kamaal Singh Sahebzade (1989) (Released) Yateem (1989) (Released) Ganga Tere Desh Mein (October 21, 1988) (Released)... Vijay Nath Paap Ko Jala Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (September 23, 1988) (Released)... Shankar Sone Pe Suhaga (August 26, 1988) (Released) ... Vikram Dada/Ashwini Kumar Saazish (July 22, 1988) (Released) Mahaveera (July 15, 1988) (Released)... Ajay Verma Khatron Ke Khiladi (May 27, 1988) (Released) ... Balwant Zalzala (May 13, 1988) (Released)... Inspector Shiv Kumar Aag Hi Aag (April 3, 1988) (Released)... Bahadur Singh/Sher Singh Mardon Wali Baat (January 22, 1988) (Released)... Badey Bhai, Yadvinder Singh Soorma Bhopali (1988) (Released)... Special Appearance Insaaf Ki Pukar (December 25, 1987) (Released) Jaan Hatheli Pe (September 4, 1987) (Released)... Soni Watan Ke Rakhwale (August 14, 1987) (Released) Mard Ki Zabaan (August 14, 1987) (Released) Insaaf Kaun Karega (June 19, 1987) (Released) Hukumat (March 26, 1987) (Released)... Arjun Singh Dadagiri (January 30, 1987) (Released)... Dharma (Dada) Loha (January 23, 1987) (Released) Insaniyat Ke Dushman (January 2, 1987) (Released)... Insp. Shekhar Kapoor Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) (Released) ... Ajay Shankar Sharma Main Balwan (November 28, 1986) (Released) ... Inspector Chowdhury Begaana (July 18, 1986) (Released) Sultanat (April 4, 1986) (Released)... Lieutenant Khalid Sajna Saath Nibhana (1986) (Released)... Dr. Dharamveer Savere Wali Gaadi (1986) (Released) Karishma Kudrat Ka (December 6, 1985) (Released) Gulami (June 28, 1985) (Released)... Ranjit Singh Sitamgar (June 21, 1985) (Released)... Shankar Jhootha Sach (November 16, 1984) (Released) Jagir (October 26, 1984) (Released)... Shankar Jeene Nahin Doonga (October 26, 1984) (Released)... Roshan/Raka Raj Tilak (August 31, 1984) (Released)... Zohravar Singh Dharam Aur Kanoon (August 10, 1984) (Released)... Rahim Khan Baazi (April 27, 1984) (Released)... Ajay The Gold Medal (1984) (Released) Gold Medal (1984) (Released) Sunny (1984) (Released)... Inderjeet Qayamat (October 28, 1983) (Released) Razia Sultan (September 16, 1983) (Released) ... Yakut Jamaluddin Naukar Biwi Ka (July 22, 1983) (Released) ... Deepak Kumar/Raja Jaani Dost (May 27, 1983) (Released) Andha Kanoon (April 8, 1983) (Released)... Truck Driver (Guest Appearance) Samraat (November 12, 1982) (Released)... Ram Baghawat (August 27, 1982) (Released) Badle Ki Aag (June 4, 1982) (Released)... Sher Singh 'Shera' Ghazab (May 28, 1982) (Released)... Ajay (Munna Babu)/Vijay Main Inteqaam Loonga (May 21, 1982) (Released)... Kumar Agnihotri Teesri Aankh (April 23, 1982) (Released) Rajput (April 16, 1982) (Released)... Manu Pratap Singh Meharbani (1982) (Released) Do Dishayen (1982) (Released) Katilon Ka Katil (September 10, 1981) (Released) Professor Pyarelal (June 5, 1981) (Released) ... Ram/Professor Pyarelal Krodhi (March 20, 1981) (Released)... Vikramjit Singh (Vicky)/Acharya Aas Paas (January 16, 1981) (Released)... Arun Choudhury Naseeb (January 5, 1981) (Released)... Speacial Appearance (Himself) Ram Balram (November 28, 1980) (Released) ... Ram/Bholuram Insaaf Ka Tarazu (November 11, 1980) (Released)... Soldier (Guest Appearance) Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (May 29, 1980) (Released) ... Ali-Baba The Burning Train (March 28, 1980) (Released) ... Ashok Chunauti (March 14, 1980) (Released) Dil Ka Heera (October 19, 1979) (Released) Kartavya (May 11, 1979) (Released) Shalimar (December 8, 1978) (Released)... S.S. Kumar Azad (September 1, 1978) (Released)... Ashok (Azaad) Phande Baaz (July 7, 1978) (Released) Dillagi (1978) (Released) Aaina (1977) (Released)... Himself (Shooting Of A Movie) (Uncredited) Chala Murari Hero Banane (1977) (Released) Chacha Bhatija (1977) (Released)... Shanker Dharam Veer (1977) (Released)... Dharam Singh Swami (1977) (Released) Kinara (1977) (Released) Dream Girl (1977) (Released)... Anupam Verma Charandas (1977) (Released) Khel Khiladi Ka (1977) (Released)... Shaki Lutera/Raja Saab/Ajit Tinku (1977) (Released) Do Sholay (1977) (Released) Charas (May 28, 1976) (Released)... Suraj Kumar Chhoti Si Baat (1976) (Released)... Himself, Speacial Appearance Maa (1976) (Released) Apne Dushman (1976) (Released)... Brijesh Sholay (August 15, 1975) (Released)... Veeru Pratigya (June 26, 1975) (Released)... Ajit Singh Saazish (1975) (Released) Chupke Chupke (1975) (Released)... Dr. Parimal Tripathi/Pyare Mohan Illahabadi/Driver Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975) (Released) Apna Dushman (1975) (Released) Chaitali (1975) (Released)Dhoti Lota Aur Chaupaty (1975) (Released) ... Madman Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975) (Released) International Crook (July 22, 1974) (Released)... Shekar Dost (April 12, 1974) (Released)... Maanov Aaina (1974) (Released)... Himself (Uncredited) Patthar Aur Payal (1974) (Released)... Ranjeet Singh Pocket Maar (1974) (Released) Kunwara Baap (1974) (Released)... Himself (Dharam) (Speacial Appearance) Resham Ki Dori (1974) (Released) Aahat (1974) (Released) Yaadon Ki Baarat (November 3, 1973) (Released)... Shankar Jwar Bhata (November 2, 1973) (Released) Jugnu (August 30, 1973) (Released)... Ashok/Jugnu Black Mail (1973) (Released)... Kailash Loafer (1973) (Released)... Ajit Singh Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) (Released)... Sameer Rai Keemat (1973) (Released)... Mr. Gopal (Agent 116) Phagun (1973) (Released) Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) (Released) Raja Jani (1972) (Released)... Rajkumar Singh Anokha Milan (1972) (Released) Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) (Released)... Raka Do Chor (1972) (Released)... Tony Samadhi (1972) (Released)... Lakhan Singh/Ajay Lalkaar (1972) (Released)... Major Ram Kapoor Mera Gaon Mera Desh (June 14, 1971) (Released)... Ajit Guddi (January 1, 1971) (Released)... Himself Naya Zamana (1971) (Released)... Anoop Rakhwala (1971) (Released) Jeevan Mrityu (April 21, 1970) (Released) ... Ashok Tandon/Bikram Singh Ishq Per Jor Nahin (1970) (Released) Mera Naam Joker (1970) (Released)... Mahender Man Ki Ankhen (1970) (Released)... Rajesh Agarwal Aadmi Aur Insaan (1970) (Released)... Munish Mehra Kab Kyon Aur Kahan (1970) (Released)... CID Inspector Anand Tum Hasin Main Jawan (1970) (Released)... Sunil Sharafat (1970) (Released)... Rajesh Khamoshi (1970) (Released)... Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance) Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) (Released)... Vijay Pratap Yakeen (1969) (Released)... Rajesh/Garcon Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969) (Released) Satyakam (1969) (Released)... Satyapriya Acharya (Sat) Baharon Ki Manzil (1968) (Released)... Dr. Rajesh Aankhen (1968) (Released)... Sunil Baazi (1968) (Released) Izzat (1968) (Released) Mere Humdum Mere Dost (1968) (Released) ... Sunil Shikar (1968) (Released)... Ajay Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai (1967) (Released) Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1967) (Released)... Ravi/Prakash Ghar Ka Chirag (1967) (Released) Majhli Didi (1967) (Released)... Bipin Chandan Ka Palna (1967) (Released)... Ajit Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966) (Released) Devar (1966) (Released) Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966) (Released)... Amar Phool Aur Patthar (1966) (Released)... Shakti Singh/Shaaka Baharen Phir Bhi Ayengi (1966) (Released) ... Jitendra Gupta Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1966) (Released)... Ashok Anupama (1966) (Released)... Ashok Mamta (1966) (Released)... Barrister Indraneel Aakash Deep (1965) (Released) Chand Aur Suraj (1965) (Released) Neela Aakash (1965) (Released)... Akash Purnima (1965) (Released) Kajal (1965) (Released) Ganga Ki Lehren (1964) (Released) Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964) (Released)... Chandramohan Chopra Alias Channi Aye Milan Ki Bela (1964) (Released)... Ranjit Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964) (Released) Pooja Ke Phool (1964) (Released)... Balraj (Raj) Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) (Released) Haqeeqat (1964) (Released)... Captain Bahadur Singh Bandini (January 1, 1963) (Released)... Devendra (Prison Doctor) Begaana (1963) (Released) Shaadi (1962) (Released) Anpadh (1962) (Released) Soorat Aur Seerat (1962) (Released) Shola Aur Shabnam (1962) (Released) Boy Friend (1961) (Released)... Sunil Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960) (Released) Railway Platform (1955) (Released)
Lyricist
Yamla Pagla Deewana (January 14, 2011) (Released)
Presenter
Ghayal Returns (2012) (Under Production)
Producer
The Man (2011) (Under Production)Cheers - Celebrate Life (2011) (Under Production)Chamku (August 29, 2008) (Released)Socha Na Tha (March 4, 2005) (Released) Indian (October 26, 2001) (Released) Barsaat (October 6, 1995) (Released)Ghayal (June 22, 1990) (Released)Pratigya (June 26, 1975) (Released)
Awards:
Winner: Apsara Award for Lifetime Achievement Award (Male) (2011)
Winner: Stardust Award for Actor Par Excellence (2008)
Winner: IIFA Award for Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
Winner: Filmfare Award for Lifetime Achievement Award (1996)
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (1983)
Movie: Naukar Biwi Ka
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1974)
Movie: Resham Ki Dori
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1973)
Movie: Yaadon Ki Baarat
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1971)
Movie: Mera Gaon Mera Desh
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1966)
Movie: Phool Aur Patthar
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1964)
Movie: Aye Milan Ki Bela