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DHARMENDRA

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Dharmendra Singh Deol known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Legendary Hindi film star who has appeared in more than 200 Hindi-language films. In 1997 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is regarded as the Undisputed "Action King" of Hindi cinema having starred in numerous action ...
BORN December 8, 1935
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HEIGHT 5'7" (1.70 m)
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NATIONALITY India
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YEARS ACTIVE 1960 – Present
DHARMENDRA

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2017
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (The Kapil Sharma Show)

WINNER
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2025
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment)

WINNER
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2005
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Indian Idol)

NOMINEE
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2024
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

NOMINEE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Dharmendra Singh Deol known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Legendary Hindi film star who has appeared in more than 200 Hindi-language films. In 1997 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is regarded as the Undisputed "Action King" of Hindi cinema having starred in numerous action blockbusters and is greatly considered a Living legend. He is father of notable actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol. He was the Main lead of the all-time Blockbuster film, Sholay and also went on to star in numerous successful Bollywood films cutting across four remarkable decades. Dharmendra has thus established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the Hindi film industry

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Dharam Singh Deol
  • Born December 8, 1935
  • Height 5'7" (1.70 m)
  • Nationality India
  • Citizenship India
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on November 24, 2025)
  • Years Active 1960 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background He is father of notable actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol.
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

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