Dharmendra, fondly known as Bollywood's 'He-Man,' is one of the most famous and long-lasting stars of Indian cinema. His journey from a small Punjabi village boy to superstardom is a testament to hard work, dedication, and charisma. Let's learn about Dharmendra's education, career, achievements, awards, and his impressive net worth.
Although Dharmendra was not highly educated, he was very passionate about acting, and that was a very big reason for his migration to Mumbai. He was already in the spotlight with the movie Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, which was released in 1960. He was originally known as a romantic hero, but then he quickly made his way into the genre of action films.
The movie Phool Aur Patthar (1966) was a turning point in the life and career of Dharmendra. He had the mettle of a top Bollywood star after this movie. The combination of his statuesque height, ruggedness, and delightful personality conquered the audience.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Dharmendra worked in films that were major at the box office. He was considered as the number one hero of Bollywood with his roles in Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Rakhwala (1971), Jugnu (1973), and Sholay (1975), among other movies. His character Veeru in Sholay is still very much alive in the collective memory of the audience.
Not only was he a magnificent actor, but he was also a great producer, and thus the film industry benefited a lot from Dharmendra through his actions. He was a producer of many films and somehow managed to get his family into the film world.
For his great contributions to the film industry, he was honored with many major awards. Besides, in 1997, the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award was given to him. Later, in 2012, the Padma Bhushan was conferred on him by the Government of India, which is the third-highest honor for a civilian in the country.
Besides his artistic career, Dharmendra was also very successful in financial terms. His net worth is estimated to be between $60 million $70 million (around Rs 500 crore to Rs 535 crore). He made this money from movies, production, and endorsements of brands.
