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Famous Indian Actor Dharmendra Singh Deol was born 8 December 1935 in Punjab, He is known by his first name Dharmendra.
He 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, Esha Deol & Ahana Deol.
He was the main lead of the all-time blockbuster film, Sholay (1975) and also went on to star in numerous successful Bollywood films cutting across four decades. Dharmendra has thus established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the Hindi film industry.
He was born into a Jatt Sikh family in the Kapurthala district of Punjab state to Kewal Kishan Singh Deol and Satwant Kaur. He spent his early life at village Sahnewal, Ludhiana.
Dharmendra Is A Romantic Actor Aswell As A Bollywood He-Man. He Is Known As Garam Dharam (Hot Dharam)
He Has The Looks Of A Real Gentleman Most Romantic Actor A Real Action Hero
On August 21, 1979 he for a short while converted to Islam, changed his name to Dilawar Khan, just to get married to actress Hema Malini, as his first wife, Prakash Kaur, refused to divorce him. In accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act it is illegal for a Hindu to get re-married when his first wife is still alive.

My favourite Dharmendra songs are (solo singles only)

film : Shola Aur Shabnam 1960
song : Jane Kya Dhoondti Rehti Hai Ankhen Meri
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Khaiyyam, Kaifi Azmi

film : Anupama 1966
song : Ya Dil Ki Suno
singer, Music, Lyricist : HemantKumar, HemantKumar, KaifiAzmi

film : Dulhan Ek Raat Ki 1966
song : Ek Haseen Shaam Ko
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Madan Mohan, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan

film : Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi 1966
song : Aap Ke Haseen Rukh Pe
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, O P Nayyar, Anjaan

film : Shikar 1968
song : Shikar Karne Ko Aaye
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Shankar Jaikishan, Hasrat Jaipuri

film : Mere Humdum Mere Dost 1968
song : Chhalkaye Jaam
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Majrooh Sultanpuri

film : Izzat 1968
song : Kya Miliye Aise Logo Se
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Sahir Ludhiyanvi

film : Naya Zamana 1971
song : Duniya O Duniya
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, S D Burman, Anand Bakshi

film : Jugnu 1973
song : pyaar ke is khel mein
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, S D Burman, Anand Bakshi

film : Loafer 1973
song : aaj mausam bada be-imaan hai
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Anand Bakshi

film : Black Mail 1973
song : Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, Kalyanji Anandji, Rajendar Krishan

film : Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka 1975
song : Zindagi Guzarne Ko Ek Saathi Chahiye
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Ravi, Sahir Ludhianvi

film : Sholay 1975
song : Koi Hasina Jab
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, R D Burman, Anand Bakshi

film : Pratigya 1975
song : main jat yamla pagla deewaana
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Laxmikant, Pyarelal, Anand Bakshi

film : Dream Girl 1977
song : Dream Girl
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Anand Bakshi

film : Dharamveer 1977
song : O Meri Mehbooba
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Laxmikant, Pyarelal, Anand Bakshi

film : Shalimar 1978
song : Hum Bewafa
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, R D Burman, Anand Bakshi

film : Rajput 1982
song : Kahaniya Sunate Hain
singer, Music, Lyricist : Mohd Rafi, Laxmikant, Pyarelal, Anand Bakshi

film : Naukar Biwi Ka
song : Zamana to hai naukar biwi ka
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, Bappi Lahiri, Anjaan

film : Sitamgar 1985
song : ham kitne naadaan the yaaron
singer, Music, Lyricist : Kishore Kumar, R D Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri