After an early career with an American drilling company, Dharmendra moved to Bombay in 1960 to become an actor. After appearing in several Hindi films, he became a star in 1966 with his breakout role as the sensitive ruffian in Phool Aur Patthar (1966). In a career spanning five decades, Dharmendra has appeared in more than 200 films. Known as both a strong action hero and a romantic leading man, Dharmendra earned the nickname "Garam Dharam" (hot Dharam), and fans couldn't get enough of the Bollywood hunk.
Notable films include Jugnu (1973), Raja Jani (1972), Sholay (1975) and Ghulami (1985). In 2004, Dharmendra entered a new phase of his life when he became a member of Parliament.
SholayWhen former police chief Thakur (Sanjeev Kumar) vows to exact revenge on bandit Gabbar (Amjad Khan), who brutally gunned down his family, he hires two petty crooks, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), to carry out his plan -- with interesting results. India's best-known "curry" Western... Read More
Chupke ChupkeNewly married Parimal Tripathi (Dharmendra) develops an inferiority complex as a result of the fawning admiration his bride (Sharmila Tagore) shows toward her brother-in-law, Raghav Sharma (Om Prakash) -- and decides to even things up by playing a trick on the unsuspecting Raghav. Thus begins an... Read More
Johnny GaddaarThis clever film noir comedy from Bollywood stars Neil Nitin Mukesh as Vikram, the youngest of five thugs who double-crosses his partners with a plan to make off with a big score -- and the wife of another gang member. Preparing to steal the dough and start a new life abroad, Vikram realizes he must... Read More
ApneA washed-up boxer turns to his children to win the glory that eluded him in the ring. One son gives up his musical career and becomes a champion boxer, but when he's seriously injured, can his older brother bring home the title instead? And is the sacrifice of both sons worth it? This touching... Read More
Life in a ... MetroA group of Mumbai up-and-comers search for love and struggle for success in this ensemble drama about the city's bustling corporate world, which smolders with clandestine business meetings, extramarital affairs, unrequited love and more. Read More
