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Dharmendra’s family PHOTOS: Rare unseen pictures of his wives and children

Rare and unseen photographs of Dharmendra's family have surfaced, offering a closer look at the veteran actor's life beyond the screen. The pictures highlight his two marriages, his children from both families, and the generations that continue his legacy in Indian cinema and beyond.

| Updated on: Nov 11, 2025 | 05:28 PM
Dharmendra with family
Dharmendra with family

Sunny Deol rose to prominence with Betaab (1983) and remains one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable action stars. Married to Pooja Deol, he is father to Karan and Rajveer, both of whom have recently entered Bollywood.

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Dharmendra with Prakash Kaur
Dharmendra with Prakash Kaur

Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur before his film career began, at just 19 years old. Their marriage resulted in four children: Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijayta and Ajeeta, marking the foundation of his first family.

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Dharmendra with young Bobby Deol
Dharmendra with young Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol experienced renewed popularity through OTT projects like Aashram and Class of ’83. He married Tanya Ahuja in 1996, and together they have two sons, Aryaman and Dharam, who are often compared to Dharmendra for their strong screen presence.

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Dharmendra with second wife Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol
Dharmendra with second wife Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol

Dharmendra’s marriage to Hema Malini in 1980 remains one of Bollywood’s most talked-about love stories. Their union resulted in two daughters, Esha and Ahana, both raised within classical arts and film culture.

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Dharmendra with family
Dharmendra with family

Dharmendra’s daughters from his first marriage, Vijayta and Ajeeta, lead private lives away from the film industry. Vijayta is settled with her family in India, while Ajeeta lives in the United States with her husband and daughters.

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Dharmendra with Prakash Kaur and kids
Dharmendra with Prakash Kaur and kids

Born in 1935 in Nasrali, Ludhiana, Dharmendra’s upbringing was rooted in simplicity and discipline. Inspired by Dilip Kumar, he entered films after winning a Filmfare talent contest in 1958 and went on to become one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic leading men.

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Dharmendra and Hema Malini
Dharmendra and Hema Malini

Esha Deol featured in films like Dhoom and No Entry before focusing on family life. Married to businessman Bharat Takhtani, she is the mother of daughters Radhya and Miraya. Ahana Deol, a trained classical dancer, married Vaibhav Vora and has three children: son Darien and twin daughters Adea and Astraia.

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Dharmendra with first wife Prakash Kaur and children
Dharmendra with first wife Prakash Kaur and children

Dharmendra, often celebrated as Bollywood’s “He-Man,” built a legacy that extends beyond cinema into a multi-generational family tree. His personal life spans two marriages, four children from the first, two from the second, and grandchildren now stepping into the industry.

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