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Dharmendra's Blended Family: Secrets Unveiled After 40+ Years
11 Nov
Summary
- Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur at 19, had 4 kids; later married Hema Malini
- 3 of Dharmendra's children joined Bollywood, 3 stayed away from limelight
- Sunny Deol's wife Pooja has royal connections, Bobby Deol's wife Tanya is a businesswoman
Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor, has led a fascinating personal life that has only recently come to light. As of November 2025, it has been revealed that Dharmendra had been married to Prakash Kaur for around six years before making his acting debut in 1960. The couple went on to have four children - Sunny Deol, Vijeta Deol, Ajeeta Deol, and Bobby Deol.
In 1980, Dharmendra married his co-star Hema Malini, while remaining married to Prakash Kaur. Of his seven children, three - Sunny, Bobby, and Esha Deol - followed in their father's footsteps and joined the film industry, while the other three daughters stayed away from the limelight.
Sunny Deol's wife, Pooja, is connected to the British Royal family through her mother, June Sarah Mahal. Bobby Deol's wife, Tanya, is a businesswoman and designer. Meanwhile, Vijeta Deol is an entrepreneur, Ajeeta Deol is a psychologist and dentist, and Ahana Deol is a professional dancer.
Dharmendra, now in his late 80s, continues to be a revered patriarch overseeing his large, blended family, which includes 13 grandchildren as of 2025.
