This actor delivered a record of 74 hits in his career, more than any other Bollywood superstar. Published: November 10, 2024 11:16 AM IST By Hailing from Punjab, this actor had big dreams as a child. He always aspired to be an actor in Bollywood and was deeply determined to make that dream a reality.
With no money or food to depend on, he moved from studio to studio in search of work, initially just to survive. We are talking about none other than Dharmendra is a highly celebrated actor in Bollywood, renowned for his for his significant contribution to iconic films such as Phool Aur Patthar, Mere Gaon Mera Desh, Sholay, Ghayal and more. The actor has starred in 239 films in his career, delivering a record 74 hits and 20 other semi-hits.
Dharmendra received his first break in Bollywood with the debut film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’ in 1960 which was helmed by Arun Hingorani. He was only paid INR 51 for his work for the same. However, with his biggest blockbuster Sholay, the actor’s stardom rose to another level.
His chemistry with Hema Malini was widely appreciated by the audience. Before falling in love with Hema Malini, Dharmendra was already married to Prakash Kaur and had four kids, Sunny, Bobby, Vijeeta, and Ajeeta Deol. Later, when Dharmendra was shooting for the movie Pratiggya with Hema Malini, the duo fell in love and later decided to get married.
In the year 1980, Hema Malini, converted to Islam so that she could get married since Dharmendra’s first wife re.