Dharmendra’s passing at the age of 89 has drawn attention not only to his extraordinary cinematic legacy but also to the remarkable family he leaves behind. One of Bollywood’s most influential and widely respected stars, he built a lineage that spans two marriages, several accomplished children, and a new generation carrying forward the Deol legacy.
Two marriages that shaped his personal life
Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954, before joining films. With Prakash, he welcomed four children – Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta Deol, and Ajeeta Deol. Despite turbulence in their marriage, Prakash remained a significant figure in Dharmendra’s life and continued to stay connected to the family.
In 1980, he married actress Hema Malini, with whom he shared a long-standing bond both on and off screen. Their marriage added another branch to the Deol family, with two daughters – Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Dharmendra maintained a relationship with both families, and photographs from family events over the years showed mutual respect among the children and wives.
Children from his first marriage
Sunny Deol
One of Bollywood’s biggest action stars, Sunny followed closely in his father’s footsteps. He is now also a Member of Parliament. Sunny is married to Pooja Deol, and they have two sons – Karan Deol and Rajveer Deol.
Bobby Deol
Known for films such as Barsaat, Gupt, Soldier and his recent resurgence with Aashram and Animal, Bobby is married to Tanya Deol. They have two sons – Aryaman Deol and Dharam Deol.
Vijeta and Ajeeta Deol
Dharmendra’s daughters from his first marriage have lived largely private lives away from the media. They are married and settled abroad.
Children from his marriage to Hema Malini
Esha Deol
A successful actress and now an author and producer, Esha is married to businessman Bharat Takhtani. The couple share two daughters – Radhya and Miraya.
Ahana Deol
Ahana, who chose a life away from films, is married to Vaibhav Vohra, a Delhi-based businessman. They have three children – son Darien, and twin daughters Astraia and Adea.
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A legacy carried through generations
Dharmendra’s family represents one of Bollywood’s most influential dynasties – a blend of film stars, rising actors, and private individuals choosing lives outside the glare of fame. His sons have continued to uphold his reputation on-screen, while his daughters and grandchildren have followed diverse paths.
As India mourns his passing, his family tree stands as a testament to a life that touched generations – on the big screen and at home. Dharmendra leaves behind not just a cinematic legacy of six decades, but a large, deeply bonded family that now carries his memory forward.
