tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post8231078339822545099..comments2023-10-09T10:40:10.116+01:00Comments on In praise of all things Dharmendra-related: THE BIRTHDAY POST - ALL ABOUT DHARMENDRAUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-25206436589645741012013-01-06T20:48:03.301+01:002013-01-06T20:48:03.301+01:00Shashi, my apologies, I missed your comment initia...Shashi, my apologies, I missed your comment initially, but just in case you ever get to see this, I haven't come across any 'Railway Platform' screencaps with Dharmendra, although Old is Gold has a very interesting review of the movie here: http://bollyviewer-oldisgold.blogspot.com/2010/05/railway-platform-1955.html, with lots of info about Dharmendra in the comments section of the review. There's also a great review of 'Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere' with pictures of an adorably young Dharmendra here: http://dustedoff.wordpress.com/2009/07/29/dil-bhi-tera-hum-bhi-tere-1960/<br /><br />Anonymous: Love your comments. I agree with you that the strength of people's negative opinion about Dharmendra's second marriage (after so many years) is very surprising. Perhaps it's because I'm from a different culture, but I don't view it as that scandalous. And the idea of a girl-crazy Dharmendra getting into films to meet actresses is amusing, and could very well be true! I do think he may have been drawn to the 'glamour' of the industry. Of course, coming from a small town and what seems to be relative poverty, maybe he was also drawn to the idea of financial independence. Fortunately for him (unlike many others like him), the decision paid off in the end.Daddy's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679564351145843434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-84602039536452252002013-01-05T18:29:24.344+01:002013-01-05T18:29:24.344+01:00Im still vague about dharmendra's decision to ...Im still vague about dharmendra's decision to enter the film industry.. he was obsessed with the films or he wanted some involvement with some actresses.. to me he looked girl-crazed :)but of course after meeting hema malini he just lost his cool and control.. and hooked forever :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-15036758608282810652013-01-05T18:21:59.851+01:002013-01-05T18:21:59.851+01:00its quite disappointing to see some very unfavoura...its quite disappointing to see some very unfavourable remarks about dharmndra's marriage to hema malini.. they have already 2 girls to be so upset this long.. if they werent happy together then it would be ok to give statements that would have either hurt them or hurt them not.. they are simply human beings who happened to be so in love and just couldnt find a way out with their feelings for each other.. I feel so sorry for them..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-13658282785198802082012-04-26T11:11:49.702+01:002012-04-26T11:11:49.702+01:00I've seen it mentioned in quite a few places t...I've seen it mentioned in quite a few places that he debuted with "Railway Platform" (1955). Is there any screen cap from the movie showing him? I really want to see him as a 20-year old.<br /><br />I think it may have made him more serious about pursuing a career in Bollywood. He participated in the Filmfare contest in 1958, so he may have been persuading his father to let him go in these three years.Shashihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSD5A3Xliknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-75686934721808300572008-06-24T17:41:00.000+01:002008-06-24T17:41:00.000+01:00mani singh, I am so delighted to read your comment...mani singh, I am so delighted to read your comments, I've learnt so much about my favourite actor from your words - thank you so much for sharing!<BR/><BR/>I was in Mumbai last year and tried to find Dharmendra's house (just to catch a glimpse of it), but our driver couldn't find it - it's interesting that it's close to the Bachchan mansion because I actually saw Amit ji's house! So near yet so far... <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.Daddy's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679564351145843434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-72405499680246729232008-06-24T17:32:00.000+01:002008-06-24T17:32:00.000+01:00oh p.s. (lol) Abhay Deol is Ajit Singh's son (Dhar...oh p.s. (lol) Abhay Deol is Ajit Singh's son (Dharmendra's brother). I have been to his house and him and his brother along with the children (Sunny, Bobby and Ajay) all live in one house. Hema Malini lives opposite Dharmendra's mansion and Amitabh Bachchan lives 5-6 houses down on same street.<BR/>And daddy's little girl i am impressed u r the first girl i met who knows the fact that his first film cameo was 'Railway Platform' (1955) which starred Sunil Dutt. Dharmendra was also fan of Dilip Kumar who's sister was his make-up artist during the filmfare competition and (after much persuasion from Dharam) she arranged a dinner for them both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-22524927950710864812008-06-24T17:23:00.000+01:002008-06-24T17:23:00.000+01:00Hi guys jst lookin at the blog and thought as a di...Hi guys jst lookin at the blog and thought as a die-hard Dharmendra fan ill put some of my insight. My grandfather and father both met the guy and we have all been fans of his. He was in fact born in Phagwara in a little village, but moved to Sahniwal with his cousin (future actor in panjabi movies; Veerendra), this is for education purposes. His real brother Ajit Singh Deol was not a star but was still featured in certain films (alongside Bobby Deol in his 1st film on the train scene is an example).<BR/>Yes he is a Sikh (Jatt descendant) and has also refused allegations of converting to Islam saying 'I would never give up my faith, I love it dearly and always will do'. This allegation was thrown at him since stepping into the political limelight and obviously you have powerful enemies there... I'll let you all make your own mind, but bear in mind India is the world's biggest democracy at the moment... He did get a second marraige to starlett Hema Malini but later got a divorce whn the government told him he could only have one.<BR/>Dharmendra (after education) went on to work for an American drilling company and came across a FilmFare talent competition, he snuck away from home telling his mother but not his father and went to compete. Nargis and Sunil Dutt chose him from all the other candidates and he was signed for his 1st film for 50rupees. 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tera' (1960). His first success was 'Phool aur Patthar' (1965) and was declared the he-man of Indian cinema, known for his rigorous exercising and physique that only his contemporaries could dream of.<BR/>He also helped Amitabh Bachchan get the role of Jai in 'Sholay', helped him get his breakthrough film 'Zanjeer' (the role was originally given to Dharmendra) and also helped him in his financial dispair in the 80s.<BR/>Dharmendra is a huge hit all over the world particularly places like UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Canada, USA and australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-61183837297246947552008-05-08T08:17:00.000+01:002008-05-08T08:17:00.000+01:00@Anon: Thanks for expressing your views. Everyone ...@Anon: Thanks for expressing your views. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.<BR/><BR/>@Sam: Thanks very much... I have no Indian roots whatsoever, but I do have an abiding interest in the country and its cinema.Daddy's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679564351145843434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-81277830311484252042008-05-07T22:15:00.000+01:002008-05-07T22:15:00.000+01:00Hey Daddy's Girl!Nice blog on Dharam-ji :)But, i a...Hey Daddy's Girl!<BR/>Nice blog on Dharam-ji :)<BR/>But, i am kinda confused... u a nigerian female, with so much interest on Dharam-ji??? u hv ur roots in india - don't u?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-60813596466054407552008-04-26T06:29:00.000+01:002008-04-26T06:29:00.000+01:00I don't like the fact that he has two wives. Hema...I don't like the fact that he has two wives. Hema Malini is a mistress and esha is an illegitimate child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-7650814938862417212007-09-19T08:02:00.000+01:002007-09-19T08:02:00.000+01:00Thanks Sameer! I've updated my post to reflect Dha...Thanks Sameer! I've updated my post to reflect Dharmendra's Sikh heritage, which another commenter had raised previously. There seem to be conflicting reports regarding where he was born/grew up... This is actually the first I've ever heard of Dharam's acting brother... actually I know nothing about his parents or siblings... definitely something to try and find out more about.Daddy's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679564351145843434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-3673134804002963952007-09-19T00:11:00.000+01:002007-09-19T00:11:00.000+01:00Hey Guys,Does anyone know about Dharmender's real ...Hey Guys,<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know about Dharmender's real brother who was also in Punjabi movies?. Also Dharmender was born in Sahnewal (which is in Ludhiana District, Punjab) on Dec 8, 1935. He is a Jat SikhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-49907853915528437992006-12-20T14:31:00.000+01:002006-12-20T14:31:00.000+01:00Hey, psv, thanks for stopping by, and thanks for t...Hey, psv, thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the clarification on where Dharmendra is from. <br />Also, thanks for letting me know that he is Sikh. <br />You seem really knowledgeable about this, so please could you give me some more insight on the whole issue of him converting to Islam at one time, so as to marry a second wife etc. <br />I've been looking for more info on the net, but no luck yet. Thanks!Daddy's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679564351145843434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-89915699267521191642006-12-19T23:13:00.000+01:002006-12-19T23:13:00.000+01:00Dharmendra is a Sikh by faith. Dharmendra is from ...Dharmendra is a Sikh by faith. Dharmendra is from Sahnewal in Punjab, which is about 60 miles away from Phagwara. But I think he was born in phagwara though lived in Sahnewal during his youth.<br />He sure is an awesome actor.Ajj Kaim Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05771292712959753275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-69499013083907729392006-12-10T11:08:00.000+01:002006-12-10T11:08:00.000+01:00LOL at my obsession... it's fun, although (shhh) ...LOL at my obsession... it's fun, although (shhh) it's kinda waning now... I might have to change the name of this blog... I kinda like Bobby too although I find him annoying sometimes.Daddy's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679564351145843434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36123519.post-72942020291835504462006-12-08T17:04:00.000+01:002006-12-08T17:04:00.000+01:00You do know this is an obsession right? But i lear...You do know this is an obsession right? But i learnt something new. Didnt know he was Bobby Deol's dad. I kind of like him....Uzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546598626824830828noreply@blogger.com