Dharmendra Singh Deol, born 8 December 1935 in Phagwara, Punjab), better known as Dharmendra, is a legendary Indian Bollywood film star. He belongs to a Jat Sikh, farmer family of Punjab. At the peak of his film career he was considered a matinee idol. Currently he is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He is considered as the biggest Bollywood superstar before Amitabh Bachchan due to the fact that in Bollywood's box-office's career gross, he is second only to Amitabh Bachchan. He represents the Bikaner constituency of Rajasthan and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party. He was recently awarded the Lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He rose to fame as an Indian actor who appeared in more than 200 Hindi films since the early 1960s. He married Prakash Deol and later actress Hema Malini. He is the father of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol from Prakash Deol and father of actress Esha Deol and Ahana Deol from Hema Malini. His brother Ajit Singh Deol is a former director. He is the uncle of actor Abhay Deol, who is the son of his younger brother Ajit Deol. Acting career Dharmendra is the most successful filmstar of Bollywood along with Amitabh Bachchan. His full Name is Dharminder Singh Deol. He has starred in a large number of hit films in Bollywood and is considered a living legend. Dharmendra was first noticed in a Filmfare spot-the-talent contest and came to Mumbai to become an actor. He was signed by Arjun Hingorani for the film Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere (1960). At the start of his career he was usually cast as a romantic hero . His first major hit film was Phool Aur Paththar. Dharmendra starred in many comedy films, noted Chupke Chupke, a masterpiece from Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Before Chupke Chupke Dharmendra had worked in Satyakam with Hrisikesh Mukherjee. As action movies became more popular, he took on action hero roles throughout the 1970s. Perhaps the most memorable of these was his role in the 1975 blockbuster film Sholay, where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he continued to appear in many more films playing leading roles or supporting roles. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, no other actor in Hindi Cinema can claim to be equally good in comedy and action and with age are performing as "senior citizens'. He has also experimented with film production; he launched both of his sons in films: Sunny Deol in Betaab (1983) and Bobby Deol in Barsaat (1995) as well as his nephew Abhay Deol in Socha Na Tha (2005). After a few years hiatus from acting since the early 2000s he is reappearing in films as a character actor. His 2007 films Metro, Apne the latter where he appears with both his sons; Sunny and Bobby for the first time have both been successful at the box office. His recent release was Johnny Gaddaar where he played a villainious role. Personal life Dharmendra married twice and maintained both wives. His first marriage was to Prakash Kaur at the age of 19. His second marriage was to the Bollywood actress Hema Malini. They are said to have fallen in love on the sets of Sholay (1975) although they have made many films together before and after Sholay. From his first marriage he has two daughters who are settled in California and two sons who are also successful actors: Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. From his second wife Hema Malini, he has two daughters who are also actresses: Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. His nephew Abhay Deol is also an actor. Dharmendra has gone on record saying he did not believe the Mumbai film industry was a place suitable for girls. He was unperturbed by his sons Sunny and Bobby joining the industry, he was vocal about his displeasure regarding his daughter Esha's choice of profession. He has recently become active in politics. He won a position as a Member of Parliament in the 2004 general elections, from Bikaner in Rajasthan, on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. During his election campaign, he made an ironic remark that he should be elected Dictator Perpetuus to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticized. Awards and recognitions In 1997, Dharmendra won a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian Cinema over many years. While receiving the award from Dilip Kumar and his wife, Dharmendra grew emotional and remarked that he never received any Filmfare award in the "Best Actor" category despite having worked in so many successful films -- nearly a hundred popular movies. He was glad that his contributions had finally been recognized. Speaking on the occasion Dilip Kumar commenting on the legendary handsome facial features of Dharmendra had said,"Whenever I get to meet with God Almighty I will set before him my only complaint-why did You not make me as handsome as Dharmendra?" He is a recipient of the prestigious Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Indian entertainment industry. In 2003, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards In 2004, he was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema. In 2005, Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement In 2007, Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). In 2007, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement award by DBR Entertainment. The Punjabi newspaper Quami Ekta honoured him for his contributions to the Indian cinema.
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Three is family Vikas Hotwani Monday, May 21, 2007 23:06 IST It’s an in-house affair as yesteryear superstar Dharmendra teams up with sons Sunny and Bobby for the first time.
He’s one of the most handsome men to ever grace the silver screeen and despite his different preoccupations now, Dharmendra’s fan following, even today, is probably more than both his sons put together. At this year’s IFFA, the still Garam Dharam will be taking home the award for Outstanding Achievment in Indian Cinema. After Hours caught the three hunky Deol men in a candid mood:
Dharmendra
Parent speak: Parents spend their entire lives making sure they fulfil every wish of their children. Parents live for their children and the children, in turn, for their children. Even when parents demand something that seems illogical, it comes from their never ending love and care for their kids. There is a kid present in parents as well which needs pampering and attention.
Sunny is more of an introvert. He hides his emotions. He is a very sober person. But he has immense love for his family and people close to him. Bobby, on the other hand, being the youngest in the family, rightfully takes everything as his own. He has a comparatively lighter hearted approach and is much more carefree in life. Sunny is more serious.
Sunny Deol
Daddy cool: I think dad is the best person and undoubtedly the best actor of his time and even today. I feel he is a legend in himself. However, I also feel he hasn’t got the true recognition or status that he deserves. He’s entitled to much, much more than what he has actually received till date.
Bobby Deol
Home truths: Having your family as a support system in your life is very important. Lot of families are breaking up to get more independence or to pursue a career. However, in the end, you need to come back where you belong. Dad is very humble person in spite of the fan following he has. The secret is the way his parents have brought him up and the way he has brought up his children.
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My name was unnecessarily dragged into the controversy’ Dharmendra speaks about the fracas at Some Place Else, Hema Malini and politics...
So, what went amiss at Some Place Else?
I don’t know the details. The two directors Sunil Hingorani and Amin Merchant do not get along. My name was unnecessarily dragged into the controversy. It has adversely affected my business and public image (pauses).
Some Place Else is often identified as your restaurant...
I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of Some Place Else. I am just an investor. I lent my name to the place out of sheer goodwill. I wish someone had spoken with me before writing the story.
Our apologies; but why has Sunil Hingorani kicked up such a lot of fuss over the incident? Isn’t he your good friend Arjun Hingorani’s son?
Well, I wouldn’t like to play the blame game. Arjun is still my friend. He has played an important role in my life in the film industry.
We were pleasantly surprised when you visited Hema Malini on the sets of Raj Kanwar’s upcoming film Sadiyaan at Karjat?
(Laughs) Our relationship is very sacred to me. We are very close to each other. But, we choose not to talk about it. In fact, this is the first time that I am speaking about us so openly.
What about your fitness regime? Are you still as health conscious as you were before?
Oh yes, I am the first one to get up in my house. I wake up at 5 a.m. and do bench press for an hour.
Have you given up on alcohol completely? Your friends don’t push it under your nose?
(Smiles) Well, I tell them that ‘if you love me genuinely, don’t offer’. I used to drink a lot at one point of time.
What about your stint in politics?
I have not enjoyed my stint in politics. The politicians say that India is our motherland. But do we really look after it like our mother? I, for one, have done my best in Bikaner.
We hear that Vijeta Films is being revived?
Yes. We did very badly and had three to four consecutive flops. Now, we are concentrating on reviving it. We will start Chamkoo, a film which will star Bobby, very soon following which, Anil Sharma will make a film titled Masters with Bobby, Sunny and me. Also, there’s a Tigmanshu Dhulia film where I play one of the main characters.
What about your forthcoming films?
My next film will be Har Pal with Preity Zinta, where I play an alcoholic father. Preity plays my daughter who tries to cure me of my drinking habit, but I don’t listen. It’s an emotional film and was a very satisfying experience.
Dharmendra replaces Amitabh Bachchan in Har Pall By Subhash K. Jha, September 26, 2007 - 14:16 IST
They've always been terrific co-stars. Now they're in a position where they can exchange roles …comfortably.
Amitabh Bachchan was slated to play a key role in Jahnu Barua's second Hindi film Har Pall which has Preity Zinta and Shiney Ahuja in the lead. In fact, Barua had even announced the indefatigable superstar's name in an interview. However, the dates proved to be the culprit. And the Big B had to bow out. Now it’s Dharmendra who has stepped into the part.
Says Preity, "I've just completed a stunning film with Amitji entitled The Last Lear . It would've been great fun to work with him again. But Dharamji is adorable. I've done so many films with Sunny and Bobby. But I've never worked with Dharamji before. It's an experience worth cherishing." http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/09/26/10158/index.html
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I am not enjoying politics: Dharmendra [Interview by Liz Mathew] Monday, March 21, 2005 Actor-turned-MP Dharmendra, who has often been criticized for skipping parliament and not showing up in his constituency, says his actions speak louder than words.
"I am doing my job. I do not believe in asking questions or raising issues (in parliament) to be noticed by the media and other MPs," the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician and onetime cult hero told IANS in an interview inside Parliament House.
Dharmendra's long absence from his constituency in Bikaner, Rajasthan after winning the elections in May last year has drawn much adverse comment from constituents. He is also rarely spotted in parliament.
But Dharmendra justifies his poor Lok Sabha attendance by saying: "I find the queries (during question hour) meaningless and the answers disappointing. I would rather spend time getting things done for my voters."
According to him, he has been meeting central ministers in person to put up the demands for his constituency. "Some ministers have become good friends. They are very cooperative and meet all my requests. Ministers like Santosh Mohan Dev (heavy industries) are friends," he says.
Like choosing films, Dharmendra has probably concluded that one must also be selective in attending parliament.
"I check the list of business in the morning and come to the house when there is some solid development," says the veteran actor who made a debut in films with "Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere" in 1960.
Dharmendra remained a popular hero for almost three decades before taking to character roles.
Born to Dharam Singh Deol in Phagwara, Punjab, in 1935, Dharmendra took to action films along with romantic roles early in his career. He joined the BJP in March last year ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Does he enjoy life as a politician? "Acting was enjoyment. It's (politics) a new field and I don't find myself enjoying much. I would rather see it as work," he says candidly.
And if politics is work, Dharmendra seems to be tired already. "I may not contest the next election. But (for) this time, I will work for my constituency."
Dharmendra, dressed in an olive green shirt and light-colored trousers, is evasive when asked if he feels jealous of the media attention that wife and Rajya Sabha member Hema Malini gets.
"All human beings want attention. Of course I have had a lot (of attention) in the past 40 years. It's quite natural," he says.
Despite the brickbats of late, Dharmendra recognizes the role of the media in his success.
"I proudly say that I am a product of the media. I would not have become an actor if Filmfare (magazine) was not there. I owe my success to the media," he says.
Come Friday and Indian celluloid would for the first time see the three Deol men on screen in Anil Sharma’s Apne. The film, which is a story of a father and his two sons, has already generated a lot of hype due to the casting.
In the capital to promote his film, veteran actor Dharmendra talked about Apne, life, his family and Bollywood.
Excerpts:
On acting: I have always been an emotional person and love has been something that has been a part of my life since my childhood. It’s in my genes. In fact, many a time I say that my brain is also my heart.
I’ve never taken my profession as a profession. Acting is beloved to me and I’ve always loved acting. Though I had been away from the scene for the last 10 years, I always wanted to return. Humain to bas yeh hee aata hai.
On Apne: Apne is a family film. I take it as my comeback film. People can watch the film with their family and would love it. The film has a strong traditional concept, which makes the subject even more interesting.
Anil Sharma has put in a lot of effort in the film, which made us play our parts effortlessly.
We don’t want to work with people who have big egos and attitudes. We’re simple people and therefore we want to work with people like us.Also, I think that today ego is a big disease and is affecting everyone. We don’t want to work with people who have big egos and attitudes. We’re simple people and therefore we want to work with people like us. Anil Sharma is like family and most of all, he’s a brilliant director. I’ve always believed that when you make a film it’s not ‘I’ but ‘we' that works for the film. You have to work as a team.
And I vouch that Apne will touch your heart. Please take your hankies with you.
Why Apne? There’s nothing like show business. I was dying to be in front of the camera. I was missing being seen on the big screen. Besides, it was also my desire to work with my sons but we never got such a beautiful subject as Apne, which gave all three of us well-etched characters.
It's not that we were not offered films but then the role was not good. Would you have wanted me to play Dara Singh’s part in Dillagi?
On enacting reality on reel: I’ve never forgotten my roots and the place I belong to. I’ve always been very emotional and that’s what shows on the screen. So it was not difficult to play father to my sons. In fact, I loved working with them. And at the end of the day we’re all playing characters on the screen.
On working with family I think the public gets curious to see your film if you are working with your family. I remember I was very curious to see Raj Kapoor’s films, which had his family members in them.
Also, I think star power definitely works. I used to wait to watch Madhubala and Dilip Kumar’s films when I was young.
In fact I wanted to bring the Veeru-Basanti jodi together for a sequel to Sholay. I had even thought of getting Veeru married to Basanti and taking the story from there. Favourite films of Sunny and Bobby: Bobby: Barsaat; he was so charming in that film with his long hair. Though I hate his long hair, it looked good in Barsaat. Main kainchi lekar daudta hoon uske peeche (I chase him with a pair of scissors)
Sunny: Betaab, Ghayal, Arjun, Damini
On working with Hema Malini again: I would love to work with her again. In fact I wanted to bring the Veeru-Basanti jodi together for a sequel to Sholay. I had even thought of getting Veeru married to Basanti and taking the story from there.
In the film, Basanti and I have two kids. One is raised by Jaya’s character and grows up to be like Veeru (played by Dharmendra) and the other, raise by us, grows up to be like Jai(played by Amitabh Bachchan). I wanted Bobby and Abhishek to play them.
But there are so many 'Shamu ke Sholays' that are coming up today that I dropped the idea.
On working with Esha I would love to work with Esha, but then there has to be a very strong subject which makes us work together, not something frivolous.
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Папа Дхар, канешно, поэт . . . вот как красиво сказал
Sunny can drink an ocean of sorrows: Dharmendra
Kolkata, May 28, 2007
He's 72. Actor, producer, member of Parliament, father, husband, grandfather, Dharmendra has played all the roles. He shares screen space with sons Sunny and Bobby in Anil Sharma's Apne. We catch up with the veteran actor for a quick q and a.
So is Dharamji making a comeback?
Sometimes, I feel I was never gone. When I see the way people react on meeting me, I feel I've always been there. Every individual knows his capacity, I'm no exception. But I have always kept a very low profile, not gone ahead and spoken about myself in the press and all that. I'm sure one day people will realise that I was always there and all my wishes will be fulfilled with just one film.
Do you think your low profile has brought on controversies, the latest is that people of your constituency are cribbing that you have done nothing for them…
I'll submit a detailed report soon on what I have done for the people of Bikaner, things which they were dying for. Some major projects will be over soon, but I'm doing more for them. I have access to the ministers since they know me as Dharmendra and hence it's easier for me to get my work done. I think your work should speak for you. My job is to do the best for my people and I don't care if I don't get praise for that. I'm doing my duty and God is watching. But I must tell you, politicians play dirty games. I never wanted to be in politics but again, it is my destiny .
In Apne, you're acting with both your sons.
Emotionally I feel very high about that. We finally got a very good script for which the three of us could work together. I hope the audience likes it.
How was the experience?
The father in me is always there and will always remain. But along with that, I'm also an actor, and that's where the success of an actor lies - to come out of the shell the moment you‘re in front of the camera. More than my sons and I, this film will leave an impact on people. When you see the movie you will feel elated.
Tell us about the Deol bonding… you guys still live together.
People keep telling me that it's very unusual.. but you know what, my sons feel very secure with us. We would feel very lonely without them. The world is becoming so mechanical. People forget their relations and are only running after money, money and money . Their hearts have become brains. But mera dimaag abhi bhi dil hai.
How were Sunny and Bobby as kids?
Every person is blessed with a peculiar nature. Sunny's always been an introvert. I tell him to speak out, but he is so emotional. He can drink an ocean of sorrows. Bobby is the youngest in the family. He was born to get much from everyone and he is getting it.
Now on a different note, Ram Gopal Varma is remaking Sholay. What's your take on that?
Half the war is won with the title Sholay. If you want to do something bigger than Sholay, why the hell are you keeping the name? They should have given it a different name. I still pray that they make a greater film. And more so because my younger brother Jai is in it.
BJP’S KNEE-JERK CALL TO DHARAMJI After first getting its bed-ridden Malegaon MP to fly to Delhi for the trust vote, BJP is now getting Dharmendra, who has just undergone knee surgery in the US, to rush back Back to Section Stories Posted On Monday, July 21, 2008
After having first decided to air-lift an MP immobilised by an accident to New Delhi for the crucial July 22 trust vote in Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party has got actor Dharmendra, its MP from Bikaner, to fly in from the United States for the make-or-break vote despite the fact that he has just undergone a knee surgery.
And if the BJP's top leadership is to be believed, Dharam Paaji is going to live up to his reputation of being 'Mr Dependable.' Though it was earlier pretty much ruled out that he'd be able to make it for the trust vote, the actor has decided not to let his party down and will arrive in New Delhi this morning.
Dharmendra, who has invited flak in the past for not visiting his constituency frequently enough, recently underwent a knee surgery in Los Angeles, and recent media reports have said there is no question of him being present in Parliament to vote against the UPA.
However, BJP's national spokesperson Prakash Javdekar told this paper on Sunday evening, "Dharmendra will arrive in Delhi today and will definitely take part in the trust vote."
Though Dharmendra himself was not available for comment, sources said he had earlier called up party president Rajnath Singh from his hospital bed in the US and promised that he would try to be present for the trust vote if his doctors allowed him to leave.
However, the BJP, which has not even given Harishchandra Chavan, its Malegaon MP now bed-ridden in a Nashik hospital the option of staying away, reportedly made it clear to Dharmendra that he'd have to make it as it was vital to make every vote count. Dr Pradip Bhosle, head of orthopaedic department at KEM said a patient who has undergone knee surgery needs at least one month of rest and physiotherapy. "I do not know how serious Dharamji's case is, but if it is serious, he will need rest," he said.
Meanwhile, ahead of the Parliament session, Javdekar said that all was fine with NDA, and all its MPs had "had a sumptuous dinner together" on Sunday evening. источник
Dharmendra recuperating in Mumbai; to leave for Los Angeles Monday
From correspondents in Maharashtra, India, 10:03 PM IST
After attending the trust vote in parliament, veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dharmendra is recuperating at his home here before he leaves for Los Angeles where he underwent a knee surgery.
According to a close friend, the actor's knee problem is a consequence of the dare-devil stunts he used to do in films in his heydays.
The BJP MP from Bikaner in Rajasthan had to rush to India from Los Angeles early this week to attend the crucial trust vote faced by the Manmohan Singh government. He flew down to New Delhi July 22 to cast his vote against the government, according to the party diktat.
'The actor's advancing age is also a factor, but the disorder in his knees aggravated mainly as a consequence of the dare-devil stunts he used to do in films. He used to do his stunts like falling off a running horse, jumping out of a speeding vehicle himself. Only later he started using a body double,' said the family friend.
Dharmendra had knee transplants on both his legs and is still on a wheel chair. His doctor had accompanied him from the US.
His eldest son, Sunny Deol, who is now in London, will join his father in Los Angeles, where he will take further treatment for his knees. источник
Отправлено: 26.07.08 17:46. Заголовок: О! Вот так идешь-н..
О! Вот так идешь-несешь, а тут уже Все есть Мдя... кто куда, а Деолы к хирургам... Санька, значицца, сейчас в Лондоне и потом поедет в США. когда ж в Фоксе сниматься то будет?
Дхарик, бедный, допрыгался в молодости до имплантантов в коленках. В фильме с Бо он как играть то собирается? лучше пусть сидит - мемуары пишет. В свете Санькиных многолетних нескончаемых страданий и нынешнего положения Дхара наблюдаю я за Деолами святую веру в чудеса западной медицины, но что-то плохо она им помогает... лучше бы Шилпасю слушали.
Отправлено: 26.07.08 18:53. Заголовок: Tony пишет: лучше п..
Tony пишет:
цитата:
лучше пусть сидит - мемуары пишет
Ну не скажи.. Вон через стколько лет дорвался опять до кино -так аж светится весь. Да и таких мастеров еще поискать - вон в Джони один взгляд чего стоит - пробирает до самых печенок. Пусть играет, только беречь себя надо, и почем зря не прыгать.. Хоть сидя, и то хорошо. А вообще расстроилась я канеш.. Да и Саня тоже поберегся бы, а то хлебом не корми, дай с высотки сигануть. Экстремалы елки..
Вон через стколько лет дорвался опять до кино -так аж светится весь.
пущай светится. все только "за" . я согласная и на драму с Бо, где Дхар бы с кресла не вставал. но только... про мемуары все ж забывать не следует.
кто нам окромя Дхарика всю правду расскажет? скрытный Санька ни в жисть такого не затеет ( он у нас будет до последнего дня прыгать и падать), да и Бобса к письменному столу не подпустит.
а ты можешь себе представить мемуары Бобса? я попробовала
BobbyK пишет:
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А вообще расстроилась я канеш..
не надо. не плакай.
Деолам трудности необходимы. они, когда их преодолевают, лучше себя чувствуют. Экспириенс такого рода им на пользу, и хотя годы Дхара уже солидные, ты посмотри как он в политику то углубился, все бросил - голосовать приехал:
The BJP MP from Bikaner in Rajasthan had to rush to India from Los Angeles early this week to attend the crucial trust vote faced by the Manmohan Singh government. He flew down to New Delhi July 22 to cast his vote against the government, according to the party diktat.
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. . . вот как красиво сказал 
Какая чудная интервьюшка, спасибки! 
А говорить он может, дааа... Ведь и в самом деле поэт.. 
Сколько их всего-то? 
Да и Саня тоже поберегся бы, а то хлебом не корми, дай с высотки сигануть. Экстремалы елки..
. я согласная и на драму с Бо, где Дхар бы с кресла не вставал. но только... про мемуары все ж забывать не следует. 
я попробовала 
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Пусть пишет, ждем давно.. 
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