Key facts
- Born
- 8 December 1935, Nasrali
- Died
- 24 November 2025, Mumbai
- State of birth
- Nasrali, Punjab
- Sector
- Actors
- Profession
- Indian actor and politician (1935–2025)
- Gender
- Male
Biography
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 starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema. Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012, and was later posthumously conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2026.
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Timeline
- 1935Born in Nasrali
- 1997Awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2004Becomes Member of the 14th Lok Sabha
- 2005Awarded the Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 2007Awarded the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2012Awarded the Padma Bhushan
- 2025Dies in Mumbai
Sources & licences
- English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- हिंदी विकिपीडिया (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- Wikidata (CC0) · 3/5