Dharmendra
Indian actor and politician (1935–2025)
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- Dharmendra (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films.
- 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.
- He first gained popularity in the mid-1960s, for films such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela , Phool Aur Patthar and Aaye Din Bahar Ke .
- Some of his critically acclaimed performances include Bandini , Haqeeqat , Anupama , Mamta , Devar , Satyakam , Naya Zamana , Samadhi , Black Mail , Resham Ki Dori , Chupke Chupke , Dillagi , The Burning Train , Ghazab and Hathyar .
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WikipediaDharmendra (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most commercially successful actors 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.
Born in Nasrali, Punjab, Dharmendra made his debut in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. He first gained popularity in the mid-1960s, for films such as Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar and Aaye Din Bahar Ke. He achieved greater stardom in later years, being dubbed India's "He-Man" for several of his on-screen roles in Hindi films. He consistently starred in several successful Hindi films from the late-1960s to the 1980s, such as Ankhen, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Pratiggya, Charas, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Ghulami, Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Elaan-E-Jung and Tahalka. Some of his critically acclaimed performances include Bandini, Haqeeqat, Anupama, Mamta, Devar, Satyakam, Naya Zamana, Samadhi, Black Mail, Resham Ki Dori, Chupke Chupke, Dillagi, The Burning Train, Ghazab and Hathyar.
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