Childhood and Education Journey of Dharmendra in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 24, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Dharmendra. From birth to education, explore key events.

Dharmendra is a highly celebrated Indian actor, producer, and politician renowned for his extensive work in Hindi cinema. With a career spanning 65 years and encompassing over 300 films, he's considered one of Indian cinema's greatest and most commercially successful stars. He holds the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 1935: Dharmendra's Birth in Nasrali

In December 1935, Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol was born in Nasrali, a village in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, British India. He was born to Kewal Krishan and Satwant Kaur in a Punjabi Jat family.

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1952: Matriculation in Phagwara

In 1952, Dharmendra completed his matriculation in Phagwara. At that time, the schools of Punjab were under the jurisdiction of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

1954: First Marriage to Prakash Kaur

In 1954, at the age of 19, Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur before entering the film industry. They later had two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, both successful film actors, and two daughters, Vijeta and Ajeeta.

1962: Based on the Sino-Indian War of 1962

Based on the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the film proved to be a major critical and commercial success, eventually emerging a superhit with one of its song "Kar Chale Ham Fida", a solo by Mohammed Rafi becoming hugely popular among the masses.

1962: Birth of Daughter Vijeta

In 1962, Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur had their daughter Vijeta.

1966: Birth of Daughter Ajeeta

In 1966, Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur had their daughter Ajeeta.

1975: Public Anger and Shift in Movie Themes

In 1975, public anger due to the Emergency resulted in the success of films featuring characters revolting against corruption and the establishment. This period saw a shift from romantic movies to action-oriented multi-starrers.

1981: Birth of Daughter Esha Deol

In 1981, Dharmendra and Hema Malini had their daughter, Esha Deol, who later became an actress.

1985: Birth of Daughter Ahana Deol

In 1985, Dharmendra and Hema Malini had their daughter, Ahana Deol, who later became an assistant director.

2004: Assertion of Hindu Faith

In 2004, during a political campaign, rumors circulated about Dharmendra and Hema Malini converting to Islam for their marriage. Dharmendra asserted that he remained a Hindu and that his family followed Arya Samaj.

2015: Health issues between 2015 and 2020

Between 2015 and 2020, Dharmendra faced health issues like back pain, muscle strain, and weakness, sometimes needing hospitalisation.

2023: Expressing Neglect from Bollywood

In 2023, Dharmendra expressed his opinion that Bollywood neglected his family and did not appreciate the Deol family's contribution to Indian cinema.

October 2025: Hospitalisation for Breathing Difficulties

In October 2025, specifically on October 31, Dharmendra was hospitalized at Breach Candy Hospital for breathing difficulties and admitted to the ICU for observation but was discharged within a few hours after stabilization.

November 2025: Dharmendra's Death

Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol died on November 24, 2025. He was an Indian actor, producer, and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films.

November 2025: Hospitalisation for respiratory issues

On November 10, 2025, Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for respiratory issues and placed under continuous medical supervision with ventilator support.

November 2025: Death Rumours

On November 11, 2025, rumours circulated that Dharmendra had passed away, prompting responses from public figures. These rumours were later dismissed by his family, who confirmed he was alive and stable.