Dharmendra

Dharmendra in 2023 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. Nicknamed the "He-Man" of Bollywood, Dharmendra is widely regarded to be amongst the most handsome Indian actors of his time. In 2012, he received the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, from the Government of India. Dharmendra has worked in over 300 films in a career spanning over six decades. He is considered one of the most successful actors in the history of Hindi cinema.

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'' 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 ''Ankhen'', ''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'', ''Ghulami'', ''Hukumat'', ''Aag Hi Aag'', ''Elaan-E-Jung'' and ''Tahalka'', as well as some of his most acclaimed performances, include ''Anpadh'', ''Bandini'', ''Haqeeqat'', ''Anupama'', ''Mamta'', ''Majhli Didi'', ''Satyakam'', ''Samadhi'', ''Resham Ki Dori'', ''Chupke Chupke'', ''Dillagi'' and ''The Burning Train''.

Beginning in the late 1990s, he appeared in character roles in several successful and acclaimed films, such as ''Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'', ''Life in a... Metro'', ''Apne'', ''Johnny Gaddaar'', ''Yamla Pagla Deewana'', ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' and ''Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya''.

In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Bollywood. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India, representing the Bikaner constituency in Rajasthan from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Provided by Wikipedia
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    by Dharmendra
    Published 1951
    Ilāhābāda : Kitāba Mahala, 1951.
    ii, 198 p. ; 19 cm.
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    by Dharmendra
    Published 1951
    Ilāhābāda : Kitāba Mahala, 1951.
    1 online resource (ii, 198 p.)
    Center for Research Libraries
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    by Dharmendra, Dr
    Published 1978
    Bombay : Kothari Medical Pub. House, 1978-
    v. : ill.
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    Ilāhābāda : Rāmanārāyaṇa Lāla, Pabliśara aura Bukaselara, 1944.
    xxvi, 182 p. ; 19 cm.
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    by Gupta, Dharmendra, 1934-
    Published 1978
    Naī Dillī : Pravīṇa Prakāśana, 1978.
    288 p. ; 19 cm.
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    by Prasad, Dharmendra, 1926-
    Published 1969
    Hyderabad [A.P.] Abul Kalam Azad Research Institute [1969?]
    148 p. 22 cm.
    Also issued online.
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    Laheriyāsarāya : Pustakabhaṇḍāra, 1941.
    xiv, [399] p. ; 19 cm.
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    by Gupta, Dharmendra Kumar
    Published 1970
    Delhi, Meharchand Lachhmandas [1970]
    xxiv, 466 p. 23 cm.
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    Paṭanā : Bihāra Rāshṭrabhāshā-Parishad, 1954.
    1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
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    by Gupta, Dharmendra, 1934-
    Published 1974
    Dillī : Bhāratīya Bhāshā Prakāśana ; pramukha vitaraka, Sanmārga Prakāśana, 1974.
    90 p. ; 19 cm.
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    by Gauṛa, Dharmendra, 1917-
    Published 1979
    Bangalore : IBH Prakashana, 1979-
    118 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
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    by Prasad, Dharmendra, 1926-
    Published 1969
    Hyderabad [A.P.] Abul Kalam Azad Research Institute [1969?]
    1 online resource (148 pages)
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    by Gupta, Dharmendra Kumar
    Published 1972
    Delhi, Meharchand Lachhmandas [1972]
    xvi, 458 p. fold. maps. 23 cm.
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    by Nātha, Dharmendra, 1930-
    Published 1965
    [1965, c1962]
    96 p. illus. 21 cm.
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    Ilāhābāda : Rāmanārāyaṇa Lāla, Pabliśara aura Bukaselara, 1944.
    1 online resource (xxvi, 182 p.)
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    by Gauṛa, Dharmendra, 1917-
    Published 1975
    New Delhi : Sterling Publishers, 1975.
    136 p., [2] leaves of plates : maps ; 22 cm.
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    Meraṭha, Sāhitya Bhaṇḍāra, 1968.
    28, 436 p. 23 cm.
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    Published 1980
    Naī Dillī : Pīyūsha Prakāśana, 1980.
    144 p. ; 22 cm.
    Other Authors: “...Gupta, Dharmendra, 1934-...”
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    by Daṇḍin, 7th cent
    Published 1973
    1973.
    67, 426 p. ; 22 cm.
    Other Authors: “...Gupta, Dharmendra Kumar...”
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    Published 1980
    Naī Dillī : Pīyūsha Prakāśana, 1980.
    112 p. ; 22 cm.
    Other Authors: “...Gupta, Dharmendra, 1931-...”
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