Bollywood classical hero in the era of 70’s Dharmendra today will turn 82 years old. Dharmendra won the Filmfare magazine's new talent award and came to Mumbai from Punjab looking for work. He made his debut with Arjun Hingorani's in the movie ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere’ in 1960. He had a supporting role in the film Boy Friend in 1961, and was cast as the romantic interest in several films between 1960-67.

Dharmendra most successful pairing was with his wife Hema Malini. The couple played together in many films including Raja Jani, Seeta Aur Geeta, and many more. Dharmendra went on to star in a number of action films between 1976–84, including Dharam Veer, Charas, Azaad, Katilon Ke Kaatil and many more action movies which praised by his fans.

Dharmendra's first marriage was to Parkash Kaur at the age of 19 in 1954. From his first marriage, he has two sons, Sunny and Bobby, successful actors, and two daughters, Vijeeta and Ajeeta. He has four grandsons.Dharmendra and Hema Malini starred together in a number of movies in the early 1970s including the superhit film, Sholay. The couple has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. In 2005, the judges of the 50th annual Filmfare Awards awarded Sholay the special distinction of Filmfare Best Film of 50 Years which feature Dharmendra key role in the movie.