Cast

Dharmendra

1935 – 2025

Active years (films on this site)

1964–1975

Genres

ActionMusicalComedyWarDrama

Schools and movements

Indian Parallel CinemaPopular Indian Cinema

Directors worked with

Chetan Anand1 filmRaj Kapoor1 filmRamesh Sippy1 film

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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Awards and honours

International

• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award 1997
• Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement 2005
• IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award 2007

National / local

• Padma Bhushan 2012

3 films on this site

1. Haqeeqat 1964 · Chetan Anand · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
2. Mera Naam Joker 1970 · Raj Kapoor · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
3. Sholay 1975 · Ramesh Sippy · IMDb 8.1 · Cast