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Dharmendra

Dharmendra

Actor, also producer · Died November 24, 2025, aged 89 · Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Dharmendra Singh Deol known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Legendary Hindi film star who has appeared in more than 200 Hindi-language films. In 1997 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He is regarded as the Undisputed "Action King" of Hindi cinema having starred in numerous action blockbusters and is greatly considered a Living legend. He is father of notable actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol. He was the Main lead of the all-time Blockbuster film, Sholay and also went on to star in numerous successful Bollywood films cutting across four remarkable decades. Dharmendra has thus established himself as one of the most prominent figures of the Hindi film industry

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 8, 1935
Died
November 24, 2025 (aged 89)
From
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 265 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 33% in 30 days

What are Dharmendra's films like?

Across their 33 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
40%
Morality
25%
Power
10%
Survival
10%
Self
8%
Society
6%
Family bonds15 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief5 titles, browse their movies with this themePower3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 33 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 13 · Serious 10 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 15 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 8

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 14 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 22 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 17 · Some laughs 11 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 19 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 16 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 9 · Affecting 9 · Heavy 15

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 30 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

22 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 11 of 22 analyzed roles.

Hero
11 of 22
Mentor
3 of 22
Ally
2 of 22
Shapeshifter
2 of 22
Shadow
1 of 22
Threshold guardian
1 of 22
Trickster
1 of 22
Herald
1 of 22
Show the 22 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
23
Tense
17
Romantic
12
Joyful
6
Hopeful
8
Other
27

How their films linger

Bittersweet14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 10 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet12
  • Tragic4
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dharmendra's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now16 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Dharmendra's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

265 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page; 21 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Ikkis(2026)

    as Brig. Madan Lal Khetarpal

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Desh Ke Gaddar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya(2024)

    as Jai Singh Agnihotri

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani(2023)

    as Kanwal Lund

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Taj: Divided by Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 18 episodes · as Shaikh Salim Chisti

  • Khalli Balli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Jora: The Second Chapter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Shimla Mirchi(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se(2018)

    as Jaywant Parmar

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Jora 10 Numbaria(2017)

    as Jagga Baba

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Ghayal Once Again(2016)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Second Hand Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Double DI Trouble(2014)

    as Ajit and Manjit

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana 2(2013)

    Producer · as Dharam Singh Dhillon / Dharam Oberoi / Yamla Baba

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Tell Me O Kkhuda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Anthony Costello / Tony

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Dharam Singh Dhillon

  • Chamku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Producer

  • Johnny Gaddaar(2007)

    as Sheshadri

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Apne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Baldev Singh Choudhary

  • Life in a Metro(2007)

    as Amol

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Socha Na Tha(2005)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kis Kis Ki Kismat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Hasmukh Mehta

  • Hum Kaun Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Virendra 'Viru' (Guest Appearance)

  • Indian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Producer

  • Bhookha Sher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Daku Bhairav Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Ek Aur Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Jagira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Fauladi No.1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Shirdi Sai Baba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Jallad No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Aakhri Dacait (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Bhai Thakur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Sultaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Munnibai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Nyaydaata(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Loh Purush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Zulm-O-Sitam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Thakur Ajay Singh (Chacha)

  • Dharma Karma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Dharma

  • Loha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Shankar

  • Jeeo Shaan Se (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Gundagardi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Agnee Morcha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Return of Jewel Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Police Commissioner Surya Dev Singh

  • Aatank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jesu

  • Himmatvar(1996)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mafia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Smuggler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Hum Sab Chor Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vijay Kumar

  • Fauji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Veer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Taaqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Shaki Singh

  • Policewala Gunda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Paappi Devataa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Rahim Khan

  • Aazmayish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Maidan-E-Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Shankar

  • Juaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Maha Shaktishaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Kshatriya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Maharaja Pritvi Singh (Surjangarh)

  • Kundan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Kal Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Police Commissioner Ali Haider Jaffri

  • Zulm Ki Hukumat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Pitamber Koli

  • Tahalka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ex-Major Dharam Singh

  • Humlaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Bhawani

  • Khule-Aam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Shiva

  • Virodhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Waqt Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Kohraam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Kaun Kare Kurbanie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Police Inspector Arjun Singh

  • Trinetra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Raja

  • Dushman Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Paap Ki Aandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Farishtay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Veeru

  • Mast Kalandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Sherdil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Prakash R. Saxena / Prof. Avinash Saxena / Shera

  • Ghayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Producer

  • Hum Se Na Takrana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Amar

  • Naaka Bandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pyar Ka Karz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Shekhar "Shaka"

  • Qurbani Jatt Di (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sarpanch Sucha Singh (friendly appearance)

  • Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Shehzaade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Subedhar Zorawar Singh / Inspector Shankar Shrivastav

  • Sikka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Elaan-E-Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Batwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Aakhri Ghulam(1989)

    as Narrator

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sachai Ki Taqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Havaldar Ram Singh

  • Ilaaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Inspector Dharam Verma

  • Nafrat Ki Aandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Sonu

  • Kasam Suhag Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Thakur Sultan K. Singh

  • Hathyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Khushal Khan

  • Vardi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Havaldar Bhagwan Singh

  • Akhri Muqabla(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ganga Tere Desh Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Vijay Nath

  • Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga(1988)

    as Shankar Saxena

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Sone Pe Suhaaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as CBI Officer Ashwini Kumar / Vikram Dada

  • Mahaveera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Soorma Bhopali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mahendra Singh/Himself

  • Khatron Ke Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Balwant / Karamvir / Teesri Adalat

  • Zalzala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mardon Wali Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Insaf Ki Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Vijay

  • Jaan Hatheli Pe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Soni Kapoor

  • Watan Ke Rakhwale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mahavir

  • Mera Karam Mera Dharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ajay Shankar Sharma

  • Insaaf Kaun Karega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Virendra 'Veeru'

  • Aag Hi Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Bahadur Singh/Sher Singh

  • Hukumat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Arjun Singh

  • Mard Ki Zabaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Dadagiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Loha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Senior Police Inspector Amar

  • Insaniyat Ke Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Insp. Shekhar Kapoor

  • Main Balwaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Inspector Chowdhury

  • Sultanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as General Khalid

  • Saveray Wali Gaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Sher Singh

  • Mohabbat Ki Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Shop-owner ( Special Appearance)

  • Karishma Kudrat Kaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Vijay/Karan

  • Sitamgar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sonu / Shankar

  • Ghulami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ranjit Singh Choudhary

  • Lava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Narrator

  • Jhutha Sach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Vijay

  • Jagir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Shankar

  • Sunny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Inderjeet

  • Raaj Tilak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Zorawar Singh

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Baazi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Police Inspector Ajay Sharma

  • Jeene Nahi Doonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Roshan / Raka

  • Qayamat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Naukar Biwi Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Deepak Kumar

  • Razia Sultan(1983)

    as Jamal-ud-Din Yakut

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Jaani Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Andhaa Kaanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Truck Driver

  • Samraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ram

  • Baghavat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Rajkumar Amar Singh

  • Ghazab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ajay Singh 'Munna' / Vijay Singh

  • Badle Ki Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sher Singh 'Shera'

  • Meharbaani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Teesri Aankh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ashok Nath

  • Rajput (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Manu

  • Main Inteqam Loonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Do Dishayen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ajitesh

  • Katilon Ke Kaatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ajit / Badshah

  • Khuda Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Professor Pyarelal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ram Shinde / Professor Pyarelal / Ronnie

  • Krodhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Vikramjit Singh / Acharya Shradhanand

  • Putt Jattan De (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chaudhary Dharam Singh

  • Aas Paas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Arun Choudhury

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Soldier

  • Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ali Baba

  • Ram Balram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ram / Bholuram

  • The Burning Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ashok

  • Chunaoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Kartavya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Vijay

  • Dil Kaa Heera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Customs Officer Rajat Sharma

  • Shalimar(1978)

    as S.S. Kumar

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Phandebaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Rajkumar Kakkar/Rana Shantidas

  • Azaad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ashok / Azaad

  • Dillagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Swarn Kamal

  • Charandas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Nazaqat Ali Qawaal

  • Dharam Veer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dharam Singh

  • Kinara(1977)

    as Chandan Arya

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Khel Khilari Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ajit

  • Chacha Bhatija (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Shankar

  • Swami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Nautaki Dancer

  • Do Chehere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kanwar Pran ( / C.I.D. S.P. Shukla ) Special Appearance.

  • Dream Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Anupam Verma

  • Tinku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Virendra Shah

  • Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Vijay

  • Charas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Suraj Kumar

  • Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Anup's Landlord

  • Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Apne Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Brijesh

  • Chaitali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Sholay(1975)

    as Veeru

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Vishal

  • Pratiggya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Inspector Davinder Singh/Ajit D. Singh/Thandedaar Inderjit Singh

  • Chupke Chupke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dr. Parimal Tripathi / Pyare Mohan

  • Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Saazish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Jaideep

  • Resham Ki Dori(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Patthar Aur Payal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Chhote Thakur Ranjeet Singh

  • International Crook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Shekar

  • Pocket Maar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Shankar

  • Dost(1974)

    as Maanav

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Do Sher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Special Appearance

  • Kahani Kismat Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ajit Sharma

  • Jwar Bhata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Balraj 'Biloo' Das Prasad

  • Phagun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Gopal 'Gopu'

  • Jugnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ashok 'Jugnu' Roy

  • Jheel Ke Us Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Sameer rai

  • Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ranjit

  • Yaadon Ki Baaraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Shankar

  • Black Mail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kailash Gupta

  • Keemat(1973)

    as Agent 116/Gopal

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Seeta and Geeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Raka

  • Lalkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Wing Commander Rajan Kapoor

  • Do Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Raja Jani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rajkumar 'Raja' Singh

  • Samadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Lakhan Singh/Lakshman/Ajay/Jaswan

  • Anokha Milan(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jaban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Guest Appearance

  • Badnam Farishte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Guddi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Dharmendra

  • Rakhwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Deepak Kumar

  • Naya Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Mera Gaon Mera Desh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Ajit

  • Where the River Padma Flows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • My Name Is Joker(1970)

    as Mahender Kumar

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Sharafat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Rajesh

  • Tum Haseen Main Jawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Sunil

  • Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Anand

  • Jeevan Mrityu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Ashok Tandon

  • Ishq Par Zor Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Man Ki Aankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Yakeen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Rajesh

  • Pyar Hi Pyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Vijay Pratap

  • Aadmi Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Manish Mehra

  • Soldier as Thakur Daler Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Khamoshi(1969)

    as Mr. Dev (Patient #24) (Guest Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Gold Medal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Jaishankar

  • Satyakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Satyapriya 'Sath' Acharya

  • Baazi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as DSP Ajay

  • Izzat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Ankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sunil

  • Baharon Ki Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Dr. Rajesh Khanna

  • Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sunil

  • Shikar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Ajay Singh

  • Majhli Didi(1967)

    as Bipinchandra 'Bipin'

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Chandan Ka Palna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Ajit

  • Ghar Ka Chirag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Special Appearance

  • Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Ashok

  • Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Phool Aur Patthar(1966)

    as Shakti Singh / Shaaka

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Paari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Aaye Din Bahar Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Ravi

  • Devar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Shankar J. Rai / Bhola

  • Mamta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Barrister Indraneel

  • Anupama(1966)

    as Ashok

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Jitendra 'Jiten' Gupta

  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Ashok

  • Love is life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Kaajal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Rajesh

  • Chand Aur Suraj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Surajprakash A. Malik / Suraj

  • Purnima (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Prakash

  • Akashdeep(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Neela Akash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Aakash

  • Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ram

  • Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Pooja Ke Phool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Haqeeqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Captain Bahadur Singh

  • Aap Ki Parchhaiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Chandramohan (Channi) Chopra

  • Ayee Milan Ki Bela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ranjit

  • Ganga Ki Lahren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ashok

  • Bandini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Dr. Devendra

  • Begaana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Soorat Aur Seerat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Anpadh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Shaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Ramesh

  • Boy Friend(1961)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Shola Aur Shabnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Ravi (Bunnu)

  • Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Ashok

  • Love Nation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Dharmendra

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 264 titles, 263 of them dated from 1960 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Life in a Metro (2007)

$6.3M worldwide

Highest rated

My Name Is Joker (1970)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Sholay (1975)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19602026

Peak 2006 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1970Screen debut· Mera Naam Joker
  • 1973First top-billed film· Yaadon Ki Baaraat
  • 1975Breakout· Sholay

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting260 of 264: 259 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdProducing5 of 264: 4 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1960s48 · acting1970s62 · acting1980s72 · acting1990s48 · 47 acting · 1 crew2000s18 · 15 acting · 3 crew2010s7 · 7 acting · 1 crew2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 1st · top billed in 54% of 13 roles
7095

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Dharmendra's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 34; across their 33 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Reach · how many have seen their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 34 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Himmatvar (1996)

96th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

My Name Is Joker (1970)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 21 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Dharmendra's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 25 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles17–54 · median 47 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 28 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Dharmendra work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dharmendra's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hema Malini shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles