Dharmendra

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Dharmendra Singh Deol known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Legendary Hindi film star who has appeared in more than 200 Hindi-language films. In 1997 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is regarded as the Undisputed "Action King" of Hindi cinema having starred in numerous action blockbusters and is greatly considered a Living legend. He is father of notable actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol. He was the Main lead of the all-time Blockbuster film, Sholay and also went on to star in numerous successful Bollywood films cutting across four remarkable decades. Dharmendra has thus established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the Hindi film industry

Top 10 collaborators

41 collaborations

40 collaborations (as Director; Producer; Screenplay)

27 collaborations

Shatrughan Sinha

24 collaborations

23 collaborations

Govardhan Asrani

23 collaborations (as Director)

Satyendra Kapoor

22 collaborations

21 collaborations (as Dialogue; Screenplay)

18 collaborations

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Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma

18 collaborations (as Music; Original Music Composer)

Roles

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Housefull 5 (2025)

Lt. M.L. Khetarpal

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024)

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

Khalli Balli (2022)

Jora: The Second Chapter (2020)

Shimla Mirchi (2020)

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018)

Jora 10 Numbaria (2017)

Second Hand Husband (2015)

Double Di Trouble (2014)

Ajit and Manjit

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)

Dharam Singh Dhillon / Dharam Oberoi / Yamla Baba

Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)

Anthony Costello / Tony

Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)

Dharam Singh Dhillon

Om Shanti Om (2007)

Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)

Johnny Gaddaar (2007)

Baldev Singh Choudhary

Life in a Metro (2007)

Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004)

Hum Kaun Hai (2004)

Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance)

Bhookha Sher (2001)

Daku Bhairav Singh (2001)

Ek Aur Jung (2001)

Shirdi Sai Baba (2001)

Jallad No. 1 (2000)

Aakhri Dacait (2000)

Bhai Thakur (2000)

Munnibai (1999)

Nyaydaata (1999)

Loh Purush (1999)

Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)

Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha)

Dharma Karma (1997)

Jeeo Shaan Se (1997)

Gundagardi (1997)

Agnee Morcha (1997)

Return of Jewel Thief (1996)

Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh

Himmatvar (1996)

Smuggler (1996)

Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995)

Policewala Gunda (1995)

Paappi Devataa (1995)

Aazmayish (1995)

Maidan-E-Jung (1995)

Maha Shaktishaali (1994)

Kshatriya (1993)

Maharaja Pritvi Singh (Surjangarh)

Kal Ki Awaz (1992)

Police Commissioner Ali Haider Jaffri

Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992)

Khule-Aam (1992)

Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)

Kaun Kare Kurbanie (1991)

Police Inspector Arjun Singh

Trinetra (1991)

Dushman Devta (1991)

Paap Ki Aandhi (1991)

Farishtay (1991)

Mast Kalandar (1991)

Prakash R. Saxena / Prof. Avinash Saxena / Shera

Hum Se Na Takrana (1990)

Naaka Bandi (1990)

Pyar Ka Karz (1990)

Shekhar "Shaka"

Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1990)

Shehzaade (1989)

Subedhar Zorawar Singh / Inspector Shankar Shrivastav

Elaan-E-Jung (1989)

Aakhri Ghulam (1989)

Sachai Ki Taqat (1989)

Havaldar Ram Singh

Inspector Dharam Verma

Nafrat Ki Aandhi (1989)

Kasam Suhag Ki (1989)

Thakur Sultan K. Singh

Havaldar Bhagwan Singh

Akhri Muqabla (1989)

Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988)

Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988)

Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)

CBI Officer Ashwini Kumar / Vikram Dada

Mahaveera (1988)

Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988)

Balwant / Karamvir / Teesri Adalat

Mardon Wali Baat (1988)

Superman (1987)

Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)

Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)

Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987)

Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987)

Ajay Shankar Sharma

Aag Hi Aag (1987)

Bahadur Singh/Sher Singh

Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)

Dadagiri (1987)

Senior Police Inspector Amar

Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987)

Insp. Shekhar Kapoor

Main Balwaan (1986)

Inspector Chowdhury

Sultanat (1986)

Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)

Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986)

Shop-owner ( Special Appearance)

Karishma Kudrat Kaa (1985)

Sitamgar (1985)

Ranjit Singh Choudhary

Jhutha Sach (1984)

Raaj Tilak (1984)

Dharm Aur Qanoon (1984)

Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)

Virendra "Veeru"

Police Inspector Ajay Sharma

Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)

Naukar Biwi Ka (1983)

Razia Sultan (1983)

Jamal-ud-Din Yakut

Jaani Dost (1983)

Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)

Truck Driver (cameo appearance)

Baghavat (1982)

Rajkumar Amar Singh

Ajay Singh 'Munna' / Vijay Singh

Badle Ki Aag (1982)

Sher Singh 'Shera'

Meharbaani (1982)

Teesri Aankh (1982)

Main Inteqam Loonga (1982)

Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)

Khuda Kasam (1981)

Professor Pyarelal (1981)

Ram Shinde / Professor Pyarelal / Ronnie

Vikramjit Singh / Acharya Shradhanand

Putt Jattan De (1981)

Chaudhary Dharam Singh

Aas Paas (1981)

Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980)

Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980)

Soldier (Guest Appearance)

Ek Do Teen Chaar (1980)

Ram Balram (1980)

The Burning Train (1980)

Chunaoti (1980)

Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves (1979)

Kartavya (1979)

Dil Kaa Heera (1979)

Customs Officer Rajat Sharma

Shalimar (1978)

Phandebaaz (1978)

Rajkumar Kakkar/Rana Shantidas

Charandas (1977)

Nazaqat Ali Qawaal

Dharam Veer (1977)

Khel Khilari Ka (1977)

Chacha Bhatija (1977)

Dream Girl (1977)

Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)

Do Chehere (1977)

Kanwar Pran ( / C.I.D. S.P. Shukla ) Special Appearance.

Anup's Landlord

Chhoti Si Baat (1976)

Self (in song "Janeman Janeman")

Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)

Apne Dushman (1975)

Chaitali (1975)

Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975)

Pratiggya (1975)

Inspector Davinder Singh/Ajit D. Singh/Thandedaar Inderjit Singh

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Dr. Parimal Tripathi / Pyaremohan Illahabadi

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)

Resham Ki Dori (1974)

Patthar Aur Payal (1974)

Chhote Thakur Ranjeet Singh

Kunwara Baap (1974)

International Crook (1974)

Pocket Maar (1974)

Special Appearance

Kahani Kismat Ki (1973)

Jwar Bhata (1973)

Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973)

Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)

Black Mail (1973)

Agent 116/Gopal

Seeta and Geeta (1972)

Lalkar (The Challenge) (1972)

Raja Jani (1972)

Rajkumar 'Raja' Singh

Piya Ka Ghar (1972)

Anokha Milan (1972)

Guest Appearance

Rakhwala (1971)

Naya Zamana (1971)

Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)

Mera Naam Joker (1970)

Sharafat (1970)

Tum Haseen Main Jawan (1970)

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (1970)

Jeevan Mrityu (1970)

Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)

Man Ki Aankhen (1970)

Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)

Soldier as Thakur Daler Singh (1969)

Khamoshi (1969)

Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance)

The Gold Medal (1969)

Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)

Satyakam (1969)

Satyapriya 'Sath' Acharya

Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)

Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)

Majhli Didi (1967)

Bipinchandra 'Bipin'

Chandan Ka Palna (1967)

Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)

Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai (1967)

Phool Aur Patthar (1966)

Shakti Singh / Shaaka

Shankar J. Rai / Bhola

Barrister Indraneel

Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)

Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966)

Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966)

Jitendra 'Jiten' Gupta

Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1965)

Chand Aur Suraj (1965)

Surajprakash A. Malik / Suraj

Aakash Deep (1965)

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)

Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)

Pooja Ke Phool (1964)

Haqeeqat (1964)

Captain Bahadur Singh

Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (1964)

Chandramohan (Channi) Chopra

Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964)

Boy Friend (1961)

Crew

Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013)

Socha Na Tha (2005)