Dharmendra: News
Dharmendra is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who is popularly known for his work in the Bollywood film industry. He is often referred to as the ‘He-Man’ of Indian cinema. Dharmendra has appeared in more than 100 successful Hindi films as a lead actor. He has received numerous accolades in his acting career including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 and a Padma Bhushan in 2012. Dharmendra was born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab and made his acting debut with the 1960 film ‘Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.’ He appeared as the romantic lead in several films between 1960-1967. He has acted in films like ‘Bandini,’ ‘Dulhan Ek Raat Ki,’ ‘Soorat Aur Seerat,’ ‘Pooja Ke Phool,’ and ‘Anpadh,’ among several others. Dharmendra had also appeared in suspense thrillers like ‘Keemat,’ ‘Blackmail,’ and ‘Shikar.’ He had the most successful pairing with his wife Hema Malini. His most notable performances include ‘Sholay’ and ‘Satyakam.’ After a four-year hiatus from acting since 2003, Dharmendra came back in 2007 with ‘Life in a… Metro’ and ‘Apne.’ In 2011, Dharmendra had also appeared as a judge on the Colors TV reality show ‘India’s Got Talent.’
16 Oct 2023
Hema MaliniHappy birthday, Hema Malini: Her top films with Dharmendra
Indian cinema's Dream Girl, veteran actor Hema Malini, turned 75 on Monday (October 16).
03 Oct 2023
BollywoodShahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon's romantic drama postponed; release date inside
From celluloid to OTT, if there is one actor who is consistently delivering great performances, it's none other than Shahid Kapoor.
08 Sep 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Alia-Ranveer's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' streaming now
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani revamps the age-old quintessential Bollywood romantic dramas but infused with modern sensibilities.
05 Sep 2023
Film Festival#RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani to premiere at Busan Film Festival; KJo pens note
Karan Johar's directorial comeback, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been selected for the prestigious Busan International Film Festival 2023.
23 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' to surpass Rs. 150 crore mark in India
Karan Johar is one of the most bankable directors in Bollywood. His commercial viability streak is unbroken in his 25 years of filmmaking. His recent release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has done the same and is currently inching closer to the Rs. 150 crore mark in India.
21 Aug 2023
BollywoodSriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' starring Dharmendra-Agastya filming starts soon
Acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis has been in the news for a long time. After Varun Dhawan backed out of the project, the biopic underwent a casting shuffle.
18 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: Ranveer-Alia's 'RRKPK' surpasses Rs. 300 crore mark globally
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has marked the resurgence of quintessential Bollywood rom-coms. The critically acclaimed film has broken boundaries and is also raking in quite well at the box office.
18 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is slow like a snail
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has had its dream run at the box office and has emerged to be a super hit. The Karan Johar directorial broke ground in many ways and is now facing steep competition from recent releases.
17 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' faces steep competition from biggies
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been a revelation in Bollywood as it marked the resurgence of true-blue extravagant Bollywood romances. The Karan Johar directorial received rave reviews from critics and viewers.
16 Aug 2023
OTT releasesRanveer-Alia's #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani OTT details are out
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marked the return of true-blue Bollywood romances. The over-the-top drama, magnificent sets, and the typical Karan Johar storytelling are all you need to beat your everyday blues.
16 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is slow yet steady in third week
Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has emerged to be a super hit at the Indian box office and has been quite steady. However, the film's collection has started diminishing in the third weekend given the steep competition from new releases.
11 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' shows slight dip; crucial weekend ahead
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has been a landmark film in Bollywood. From marking Karan Johar's comeback to marking the return of true-blue Bollywood romances, this film has done it all. At the box office, the romantic drama has been successful and has surpassed the Rs. 200 crore mark globally with ease.
10 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' gains momentum on weekdays
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is definitely on a money-minting spree at the box office. The movie is stable on weekdays and is raking in huge chunks on weekends. The movie has already surpassed the Rs. 200 crore mark globally and is here to stay for a while.
09 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' shows surprising growth on weekday
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is definitely one of the most unique yet typical Bollywood rom-coms. Karan Johar has outdone himself and the film has been loved by viewers across the spectrum.
08 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' needs to gain momentum on weekdays
Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has brought back the gold standard of Bollywood extravagant romance. The film has received praise from both critics and viewers and the same is reflected in its box office collection.
07 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' surpasses Rs. 100 crore mark; promises new wonders
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is just another feather in Karan Johar's cap!
06 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: Karan Johar's 'RRKPK' inches closer to Rs. 100cr mark
The incredible combination of Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh has taken the box office by storm with their latest film—Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani—which hit theaters on July 28.
04 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is on a rocking and running spree
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has shattered the murmurs of "rom-com is dead in Bollywood" and proved that a good story will always be appreciated by viewers. Karan Johar is being praised for his mature filmmaking and the movie is stable at the box office.
03 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' is slaying the weekdays
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has brought back the quintessential Bollywood romance on celluloid. The typical elements of the over-the-top Karan Johar universe met the modern-day sensibilities and this new product has been receiving love from everyone.
01 Aug 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: Ranveer-Alia's 'RRKPK' displays stability on weekdays
Karan Johar's recently released romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has awed the viewers and has become the talk of the town.
31 Jul 2023
Karan Johar'RRKPK': How much did Alia, Ranveer, veteran actors earn
Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was released theatrically on July 28 to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
31 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' witnesses a bumper opening weekend
The quintessential Bollywood romance is back with a bang!
30 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: Karan Johar's 'RRKPK' witnesses remarkable jump on Day 2
After a hiatus of seven years, filmmaker Karan Johar returned to the director's chair with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani—which opened in theaters on Friday—featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in the lead.
28 Jul 2023
Movie Review'RRKPK' review: KJo's grand-scale romance is enjoyable, but not flawless
After a hiatus of seven long years, Karan Johar has returned to the director's chair with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
27 Jul 2023
BollywoodChurni Ganguly reacts to stereotypical portrayal of Bengalis in #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani
Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is gearing up for its grand release on Friday and as of now, the buzz has been quite positive. The film revolves around two prominent Indian cultures—Punjabiyat and Bangaliana.
27 Jul 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeBuzz: Ranveer-Alia's 'RRKPK' aims for Rs. 40 crore opening weekend
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is currently one of the most in-buzz films in Bollywood. The film had a great premiere and has been receiving good word of mouth. The film marks the return of Karan Johar the director after seven long years.
25 Jul 2023
BollywoodAlia Bhatt opens up about CBFC's cuts on #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. It marks the return of the quintessential Bollywood romance. It also marks Karan Johar's return to directing after seven years.
24 Jul 2023
Sunny DeolSunny Deol unveils first-look poster of son Rajveer's debut film
Amid promotions of his own upcoming film Gadar 2, actor Sunny Deol unveiled the first-look poster of his son Rajveer Deol's debut Bollywood film, Dono on Monday (July 24).
24 Jul 2023
BollywoodKaran Johar's #RRKPK advance bookings are open now
Karan Johar stans, be ready with your puja plates to welcome the poster boy of Bollywood rom-coms! Yes, Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani releases this Friday and the director announced that the advance bookings are open now.
23 Jul 2023
Central Board of Film Certification'RRKPK': CBFC recommends dialogue changes, cuts in Alia-Ranveer starrer
The release of Karan Johar's highly-anticipated film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani—starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh—is less than a week away.
14 Jul 2023
Bollywood FilmsRanveer, Alia shake leg on 'What Jhumka?'; KJo makes cameo
Karan Johar is returning to direction after seven long years with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, touted to be a true-blue romantic comedy.
04 Jul 2023
Bollywood#RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani trailer out; Karan Johar promises a quintessential fam-jam
Rocky and Rani are here with their prem kahaani!
29 Jun 2023
Bollywood LifeDharmendra pens heartfelt note for Hema Malini, Esha, Ahana
Veteran actor Dharmendra is quite a social media junkie. The actor posts regularly on the platforms and is currently gearing up for his next release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
28 Jun 2023
Bollywood'RRKPK's 'Tum Kya Mile' song: Ranveer-Alia dazzle in vintage-yet-modern look
Bollywood is a big reason why Indians are hopeless romantics and have a dream of being the main character in a Yash Chopra romance.
27 Jun 2023
Hema MaliniWhy Hema Malini never met Dharmendra's first wife, Prakash Kaur
The Deol family holds a special place in the hearts of Bollywood fans.
20 Jun 2023
BollywoodSRK unveils #RRKPK teaser; 'Paisa vasool' KJo romcom is coming
Karan Johar is back!
19 Jun 2023
BollywoodKriti Sanon-Shahid Kapoor starrer gets a release date
Shahid Kapoor is on a roll!
18 Jun 2023
BollywoodSunny Deol's son Karan Deol now married to Drisha Archaya!
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol's son Karan Deol finally tied the knot with his girlfriend, Drisha Acharya, on Sunday in Mumbai.
15 Jun 2023
Bollywood'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' teaser release date out
Karan Johar is all set to make his comeback on celluloid with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. As fans anticipate witnessing the sizzling chemistry between the Gully Boy couple, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, reports are rife that the teaser of the upcoming film is slated to release on June 20.
13 Jun 2023
WeddingsMeet Drisha Acharya, Karan Deol's fiancée and Bimal Roy's great-granddaughter
Karan Deol, the son of Sunny Deol, is all set to marry his long-time girlfriend, Drisha Acharya.
05 Jun 2023
BollywoodRanveer-Alia's #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani teaser gets CBFC clearance
Karan Johar will return to directing movies for celluloid after seven long years with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. As per the posters, the film promises the typical Johar family-oriented romantic drama.
25 May 2023
BollywoodMeet Ranveer-Alia's #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani families; makers release new posters
Karan Johar, the quintessential over-the-top filmmaker known for mounting big-budget extravagant films is back into directing after seven long years.
18 May 2023
BollywoodKaran Johar to unveil new glimpse of 'RRKPK'; details inside
Karan Johar is a genre in himself! He is known for mounting big-budget over-the-top films and is returning to direction after seven long years. Fans are waiting for his upcoming directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani which is slated for July 28 release.
13 May 2023
Movie Review'Taj: Reign of Revenge' review: Of conspiracies, power hunger, revenge
The first part of season two of Taj, with the tagline Reign of Revenge, was released on Friday on the streaming platform ZEE5.
01 Mar 2023
BollywoodPolice on alert over threats to blow-up Amitabh, Dharmendra's residences
The Maharashtra Police swung into action after an unidentified caller called the police control room in Nagpur on Tuesday, claiming to have planted a bomb near megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran superstar Dharmendra's residences in Mumbai.
27 Feb 2023
BollywoodLast shooting schedule of 'RRKPK' underway; Karan Johar shares video
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is one of the most anticipated films of 2023 as it reunites Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh on screen nearly four years after Gully Boy (2019).
21 Feb 2023
TollywoodRenowned Telugu film editor GG Krishna Rao passes away
While Tollywood is still reeling under the shock of the passing of actor-politician Taraka Ratna, the industry has suffered another loss.
18 Feb 2023
OTT releasesZEE5 web series 'Taj: Divided By Blood' trailer out
The trailer of ZEE5 original series Taj: Divided By Blood was released on Saturday.
15 Feb 2023
OTT releasesOTT: ZEE5 announces new series 'Taj: Divided by Blood'
ZEE5 announced its ambitious project titled Taj: Divided by Blood on Tuesday. The venture is touted to be a series revolving around the Mughal Empire. The makers hosted an announcement event too.
02 Feb 2023
Karan Johar'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' gets new release date!
"Tareekh pe tareekh, tareekh pe tareekh."
02 May 2022
Bollywood'Learned my lesson': Dharmendra shares health update after hospitalization
Bollywood legend Dharmendra, who was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai recently, shared a video online where he talked about the lessons he learned from that episode.
24 Apr 2022
Karan JoharRanveer-Alia's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' release date confirmed!
Karan Johar has confirmed his much-anticipated directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is on the right track even after going under production.
26 Nov 2021
Entertainment'Gadar 2': Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel-led film starts rolling today
The shooting of Gadar 2 finally starts!
20 Aug 2021
Karan Johar'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani': Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh's first looks revealed
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar is back to the director's chair with his upcoming romantic comedy-drama, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.
21 Jul 2021
Sunny Deol'Gadar 2': Sunny Deol back to Pakistan for his son?
Remember Tara Singh from Gadar? His true love for his wife Sakeena took him to Pakistan.
01 Jul 2021
BollywoodInternational Joke Day: Some pure comedies that took funny seriously
Laughter can ease us of heartbreak, desolation, and rejection.
26 Mar 2021
BollywoodDharmendra's staff members contract coronavirus, actor tests negative
Veteran actor Dharmendra had a COVID-19 scare after three staff members of the Deol household tested positive for the highly-contagious disease.
21 Mar 2021
BollywoodBollywood stars raise awareness about the rising COVID-19 numbers
Many Bollywood stars like Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, and Dharmendra, among others, are urging the public to follow COVID-19 protocols amidst the alarming surge in COVID-19 numbers in the country.
18 Dec 2020
BollywoodSunny Deol clarifies he had received Y-category security in July
After recent reports claimed that Bollywood actor and politician Sunny Deol received Y-category security for supporting the new farm laws, he has rubbished the news.
25 Sep 2020
GurugramGurugram: Man thrashed for asking group to wear masks
A suggestion for wearing masks proved disastrous for a resident of Gurugram, as he was thrashed by the group of men he gave the advice to.
24 Apr 2019
XSunny Deol's decision to join BJP floods Twitter with memes
On Tuesday afternoon, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal.
09 Apr 2019
MurderMan kills wife by crushing her face with stones, arrested
A man was held for allegedly killing his wife by crushing her face with stones multiple times over suspicion of her fidelity in Nathupur area, police said yesterday.
26 Aug 2018
BollywoodUnfair to compare my work with my father's: Bobby Deol
Making a space for himself being veteran actor Dharmendra's son would not have been easy but Bobby Deol says that he never felt he was under the shadows of his father.
11 Aug 2018
BollywoodDeols are not stars, they are actors, says Dharmendra
Bollywood actor Dharmendra said he doesn't see himself as a superstar but as an actor.
15 Apr 2018
MumbaiActor Dharmendra to be awarded Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement award
Veteran actor Dharmendra and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will be conferred with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement and Raj Kapoor Special Contribution awards, respectively, Maharashtra Culture Minister Vinod Tawde announced in Mumbai today.