Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol (born 8 December 1935) is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who is primarily known for his work in
Hindi films, as well as in a few
Punjabi films. Sometimes nicknamed the "He-Man" of Bollywood, Dharmendra is widely regarded to be amongst the most handsome Indian actors of his time.
[1][2][3][4][5] In 2012, he received the
Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, from the
Government of India.
[6] Dharmendra has worked in over 300 films in a career spanning over six decades.
[7][8] He is considered one of the most successful actors in the history of
Hindi cinema.
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After making his debut in a small film, Dharmendra first gained popularity in the mid-1960s for films such as
Ayee Milan Ki Bela,
Kaajal,
Phool Aur Patthar,
Aaye Din Bahar Ke, among others. He then achieved greater stardom in later years, dubbed India's
Garam Dharam for several of his on-screen roles in Hindi films. He consistently starred in top grossing Hindi films since the late 1960s to 1980s, including
Aankhen,
Shikar,
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke,
Jeevan Mrityu,
Mera Gaon Mera Desh,
Seeta Aur Geeta,
Raja Jani,
Jugnu,
Yaadon Ki Baaraat,
Dost,
Sholay,
Pratiggya,
Charas,
Dharam Veer,
Chacha Bhatija,
Azaad,
Ram Balram,
Kaatilon Ke Kaatil,
Naukar Biwi Ka,
Ghulami,
Hukumat,
Elaan-E-Jung and
Tahalka.
[11][12][13] He earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of a prison doctor in
Bandini, a soldier in
Haqeeqat, a writer in
Anupama, a righteous man in
Satyakam and a professor in
Chupke Chupke.
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