Dharmendra was born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab.
He came to Mumbai with only ₹51 to pursue his Bollywood dreams.
In 1960, he got his first film
Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.
The role of Veeru in
Sholay
became his identity.
His first marriage was with Prakash Kaur in 1954.
He received the Padma Bhushan (2012), the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, and a National Award (as a producer).
He is regarded as Bollywood’s Evergreen Legend.