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Dharmendra
Dharmendra 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. Known as the "He-man", he was popular for his handsome looks and leading roles in several blockbusters. In a career spanning 65 years, he worked in over 300 films, holding the record for…
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Born 8 December 1935 · Died 24 November 2025 · Q379157
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2026· 4 entries
NewsMobile rated the claim “Photo of SRK, Salman Khan And Others With Dharmendra” AI-generated.
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Public attention spiked: 7,498 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 2,451, with 6 article edits. Editors noted: Early life and education
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News Mobile rated the claim “Picture of Hema Malini ‘Crying’ Before Dharmendra Portrait” AI-generated.
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2025· 12 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video of crowd that gathered after Dharmendra passed away.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “The viral photo shows PM Narendra Modi and Mukesh Ambani, along with Bollywood actors, attending the funeral of veteran actor Dharmendra.” FALSE.
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The Quint rated the claim “The post claims that the viral clip shows Dharmendra’s final journey, with lakhs of grieving admirers lining the streets to pay homage during his last rites.” False.
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News Mobile rated the claim “This is the video of the last journey of film actor Dharmendra” Misleading.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Image of Bollywood Celebrities Paying Tribute to Dharmendra” AI-Generated.
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News Mobile rated the claim “Photo of PM Modi, Amitabh, Salman at Dharmendra’s Last Rites” AI-Generated.
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FACTLY rated the claim “This video shows the final rites procession of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away on 24 November 2025” FALSE.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Picture shows PM Modi, Ambani, SRK at Dharmendra’s Funeral” AI-generated.
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Died 2025-11-24.
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FACTLY rated the claim “The video shows Bollywood actor Dharmendra after he was discharged from the hospital in November 2025.” MISLEADING.
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The Quint rated the claim “This video shows actor Dharmendra in recovery after recent hospitalisation.” False.
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Dharmendra underwent a corneal transplant surgery after the cornea of his left eye was damaged
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2023· 3 entries
Appeared in Karan Johar's ensemble family drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
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Dharmendra lamented that Bollywood neglected his family and never appreciated Deol family's contributions to Indian cinema
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Appeared in his first television acting role as Salim Chisti in the historical series Taj: Divided by Blood
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2022· 1 entry
Was placed in Outlook India's "75 Best Bollywood Actors" list
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2012· 3 entries
Awarded Padma Bhushan (2012).
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And was later awarded Padma Vibhushan, posthumously in 2026
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And was later posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2026
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2011· 2 entries
Dharmendra starred in Yamla Pagla Deewana and Tell Me O Kkhuda
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Dharmendra replaced Sajid Khan as the male judge of the third series of popular reality show India's Got Talent
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2010· 1 entry
Dharmendra had quit drinking alcohol after what he called a "health scare
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2007· 4 entries
Awarded IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award (2007).
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Received an award for Humanitarian Services to the Indian Nation
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Received an IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
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Was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)
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2005· 4 entries
Awarded Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement (2005).
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Received the Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
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The judges of the 50th annual Filmfare Awards awarded Sholay the special distinction of Filmfare Best Film of 50 years
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With Socha Na Tha, which was also Imtiaz Ali's directorial debut
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2004· 4 entries
Was honoured for Best Contribution to Indian Cinema
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Made an offensive remark that he should be elected dictator perpetuo to teach "basic etiquette that democracy requires" for which he was severely criticised
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Career landmark: Member of the 14th Lok Sabha (2004–2009).
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During a political campaign, when the rumours began to circulate again, Dharmendra asserted that he remained a Hindu, the family being Arya Samaji
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2003· 1 entry
Received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards
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2001· 1 entry
After developing a serious back ailment that required a prolonged stay in hospital, Dharmendra began writing poetry to cope with the solitude
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1999· 1 entry
Lifetime Achievement at the Annual Kalakar Awards
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1997· 3 entries
Awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1997).
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Dharmendra received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
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Received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Bollywood
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1995· 1 entry
Produced Barsaat, the costliest Indian film ever made until then, to launch his son Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna
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1990· 1 entry
Produced the action film Ghayal, also starring Sunny
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1987· 2 entries
By delivering eight successful films in the year
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His profitable ventures were Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Loha, Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Watan Ke Rakhwale, Insaf Ki Pukar and Insaaf Kaun Karega
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1986· 1 entry
Appeared in biggies Main Balwan and Sultanat, both of which did not perform well at the box office
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1983· 3 entries
Vijayta Films launched Dharmendra's elder son Sunny Deol as the lead actor
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Dharmendra set up a production company known as Vijayta Films, which he named after his eldest daughter
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Dharmendra delivered a hit in Rajkumar Kohli's comedy film Naukar Biwi Ka, followed by another success, Qayamat, but his most anticipated film of that year, Kamal Amrohi's period biographical film Razia Sultan was a box
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1982· 1 entry
As five of his films emerged commercial successes, these were - Samraat, Rajput, Ghazab, Baghavat and Badle Ki Aag
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1981· 1 entry
Had a superhit in Kaatilon Ke Kaatil, but other releases, such as Aas Paas and Krodhi failed to leave a mark while Brij Sadanah's big-budget actioner Professor Pyarelal ended up as an average grosser
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1978· 1 entry
Had four major releases which included Shalimar, Azaad, Dillagi and Phandebaaz
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1976· 1 entry
Dharmendra reunited with Ramanand Sagar for the action thriller Charas
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1975· 1 entry
Dharmendra appeared alongside Bachchan in two films
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1973· 1 entry
His successful films, included Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Loafer, Kahani Kismat Ki, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Keemat and Jwaar Bhata
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1972· 1 entry
It opened to bumper response all over the nation and emerged a superhit at the box office
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1971· 2 entries
Followed by back-to-back hits with Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani and Samadhi in 1972 took Dharmendra to number one position among his contemporaries, thus making him a "superstar"
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Dharmendra starred in Raj Khosla's action drama Mera Gaon Mera Desh
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1970· 1 entry
Dharmendra delivered four major successes and formed a hit pair with Hema Malini
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1969· 1 entry
Had a superhit in Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke with two more successes, Pyar Hi Pyar and Yakeen
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1968· 1 entry
With Atma Ram's mystery thriller Shikar and Ramanand Sagar's spy thriller Ankhen
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1966· 2 entries
Becoming a major blockbuster and making him a saleable star
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Dharmendra reunited with Kumari for O
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1965· 1 entry
Had another major success in Ram Maheshwari's romantic drama Kaajal
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1964· 1 entry
When he co-starred alongside Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu in another of Mohan Kumar's directional venture Ayee Milan Ki Bela
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1961· 1 entry
With Ramesh Saigal's Shola Aur Shabnam and followed it with hits, such as Mohan Kumar's Anpadh (1962) and Bimal Roy's Bandini (1963), which won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
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1960· 1 entry
With Arjun Hingorani's romantic drama Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere
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1935· 1 entry
Born 1935-12-08.
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