Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, recently discharged from Breach Candy Hospital, continues his recovery at home. The 89-year-old superstar, known for classics like Sholay and Chupke Chupke, has built both an iconic career and a sprawling family. With two marriages and six children, the Deols remain one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated dynasties.

First Marriage: Prakash Kaur

Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954, long before his Bollywood debut. They had four children: Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta, and Ajeeta.

• Sunny Deol: Eldest son and action star of hits like Ghayal, Border, and Gadar. Married to Lynda “Pooja” Deol, they have two sons, Karan and Rajveer, who are entering the film industry.
• Bobby Deol: Actor known for Gupt, Soldier, and Humraaz, with a comeback via Animal and the web series Aashram. Married to Tanya Ahuja Deol, they have two sons, Aryaman and Dharam.
• Vijeta Deol: Lives in New Delhi, director at Rajkamal Holdings and Trading Pvt. Ltd. Married to businessman Vivek Gill, they have two children, Prerna (writer/editor) and Sahil.
• Ajeeta Deol: Resides in California with her husband, leads a private life. Mother to two daughters, Nikita and Priyanka Chaudhri (both dentists; Priyanka is also a cosmetologist).

Second Marriage: Hema Malini

Dharmendra married actress Hema Malini in 1980 after their on-screen chemistry blossomed into real life. The couple has two daughters:

• Esha Deol: Bollywood actress who debuted in 2002 with films like Dhoom and Yuva. Married businessman Bharat Takhtani in 2012; they have two daughters, Radhya and Miraya. The couple divorced in early 2024.
• Ahana Deol: Married to Delhi-based businessman Vaibhav Vohra. The couple has three children (twin daughters and a son). Ahana is a trained classical dancer and maintains a low profile.

The Deol family continues to influence both Bollywood and broader business and cultural spheres, balancing public careers and private lives with enduring legacy.

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