Dharmendra's Family and Personal Life
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra is a proud father of six children—two sons and four daughters—from his two marriages. Known not only for his iconic film career but also for his large, close-knit family, his personal life is as noteworthy as his stardom.
First Marriage and Children
Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954, at the age of 19. Together they have four children: actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and their daughters Ajita Deol and Vijeta Deol.
Ajita Deol
Ajita, the eldest daughter, chose a private life away from the film industry. She currently works as a psychology teacher in the United States and is married to Indian-American dentist Kiran Chaudhary. They have two daughters, Nikita and Priyanka.
Vijeta Deol
Vijeta is actively involved in Dharmendra’s business ventures, including his production house, Vijeta Productions Pvt. Ltd. She also serves as a director at Rajkamal Holdings and Trading Pvt Ltd. Vijeta lives in Delhi with her husband, Vivek Gill, and their two children, Sahil and Prerna.
Second Marriage and Children
In 1980, Dharmendra married actress Hema Malini. Due to his first wife’s refusal to grant a divorce, Dharmendra reportedly converted to Islam to marry Hema Malini. The couple has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Esha Deol
Esha married businessman Bharat Takhtani in 2012. After twelve years of marriage, they decided to part ways in 2024.
"After twelve years of marriage, the two decided to part ways in 2024."
Ahana Deol
Ahana Deol maintains a relatively private life compared to her siblings.
Author's summary: Dharmendra’s daughters lead diverse lives ranging from teaching and business to film, reflecting his family's blend of privacy and public presence across generations.