Dharmendra - Biography, Age, Career, Family, Net Worth In 2026 Biography
Mar 9, 2026, 09:21 IST
Dharmendra, whose real name is Dharam Singh Deol, was born on 8 December 1935 in Nasrali, a district of Ludhiana. He was brought up in a Punjabi family and learned to have a good interest in movies at an early age. He traveled to Mumbai due to the influence of Bollywood actors and became an actor.
Age
As of 2026, Dharmendra is 90 years old. In spite of his age, he is one of the most admired and iconic actors in Indian cinema, and sometimes does feature in movies and on television.
Career
Dharmendra entered the world of acting in the movie Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. He became the most popular Bollywood actor in the 1960s and 1970s. He was particularly known for movies like Phool Aur Patthar that made him a star.
He subsequently acted in a couple of megablockbusters such as Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Chupke Chupke. Being the so-called He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra was known both for his action films and his great presence on the screen. Throughout his career, he has appeared in over 300 movies of various genres.
Family
Dharmendra had four kids by his first wife, Prakash Kaur including movie stars Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. He later got married to a renowned Bollywood actress Hema Malini. He has two daughters and one of them is the actress Esha Deol. The Deol family is also one of the famous families in the Indian film industry.
Net Worth in 2026
By 2026, the net worth of Dharmendra is estimated to be about 60 million dollars (about 500 crore). He makes money through movies, TV shows, company partnerships, and estates. He has Punjab and Mumbai farmlands, and other assets as well.
Conclusion
Dharmendra is the most iconic actor who has existed in the history of Bollywood. He has had a career of over six decades with numerous memorable performances, and he is appreciated by fans of all generations. His legacy in the Indian cinema, coupled with the fact that the Deol family continues to prosper in the film industry makes him legendary in the industry.
