Recent reports about Bollywood legend Dharmendra’s health have kept fans on edge. Thankfully, in the meantime, his daughter, Esha Deol, and wife, actress-politician Hema Malini, have shared reassuring news that Dharmendra is recovering well and is currently under medical care. The actor continues to regain his strength as per the latest update. In light of that, fans have been reminiscing about his remarkable career and the Deol family that carries forward his legacy.
Dharmendra is not just one of Indian cinema’s most beloved actors but also a politician. His journey from silver screen hero to family patriarch has created a dynasty of well-known stars.
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Sunny and Bobby Deol: Carrying forward their father’s stardom
From his first marriage to Prakash Kaur, he had two famous sons: Sunny and Bobby Deol. They have now carved their own paths in Bollywood. Sunny is both an actor and a politician, like his father. His sons, Karan and Rajveer, are following the family tradition in acting. He also has two daughters, Ajeeta and Vijeta.
Vijeta is married to businessman Vivek Gill and they have two children: their daughter, Prerna Gill, who is a writer and editor, and their son, Sahil Gill. Ajeeta works as a psychology teacher at a school in San Francisco. She is married and has two daughters, Nikita Chaudhri, a dentist, and Priyanka Chaudhri, who is a dentist as well as a cosmetologist.
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Bobby Deol has two sons, Aryaman and Dharam, who are also stepping into the world of films.
Dharmendra’s second marriage to Hema Malini, the ‘Dream Girl’ of Bollywood, added more stars to the family. Their daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol, have made their presence felt in cinema. Esha recently parted ways with her husband, Bharat Takhtani. She is a proud single mother of two daughters, Radhya and Miraya. Ahana has a son, Darien, and twin daughters, Adea and Astraia. She is married to Vaibhav Vohra.
The Deol family tree extends beyond the immediate household. Dharmendra’s nephew Abhay Deol is a celebrated actor. Hema Malini’s cousin Madhoo is also known for her work in films.