DID YOU KNOW? Dharmendra Changes Name After 64 Years Of His Bollywood Debut, Here's The Veteran Actor's New Name
Dharmendra has officially changed his name on papers, 64 years after his Bollywood debut, read to know below
After making his acting debut in 1960 with "Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere," the iconic actor we know as Dharmendra has made a significant change to his name. The revelation comes with the release of "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya," which hit theatres on February 9. In the film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, Dharmendra portrays the role of Shahid's grandfather, referred to as Dada. In a notable shift, the opening credits of the movie unveil that Dharmendra has chosen to include his middle and birth surname. He is credited as Dharmendra Singh Deol in the film, embracing the name Dharam Singh Deol given to him at birth. ALSO READ: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Movie REVIEW: Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon's Human-Robot SCI Fi Love Story Is One Hell Of A Laugh Riot!
The Sholay actor was born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab to Kewal Kishan Singh Deol and Satwant Kaur, originally had the name Dharam Singh Deol. His father was a headmaster, and he spent his early years in Sahnewal village in Punjab. When he entered the film industry, Dharmendra dropped his middle and surname. However, his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol chose to retain the family surname when they entered the industry as actors. ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17: Salman Khan And Dharmendra Groove On Bobby Deol’s Viral ‘Jamal Kudu’ Song From Animal – WATCH
Despite dropping his surname, Dharmendra has been a prominent figure in Bollywood for decades. He recently appeared in "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" alongside Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. Known for his versatile performances, Dharmendra is set to feature in upcoming projects like "Ikkis" with Agastya Nanda and "Apne 2," a film that reunites him with son Sunny Deol on the big screen.
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