Dharmendra Family Tree Explained: Did Actor Father Only Four Children?

Dharmendra's death has left an irreplaceable void in the Indian film industry. An inspiration to millions of aspiring actors, the veteran superstar passed away days before his 90th birthday. He is survived

by his bereaved family members and grieving fans. As we celebrate Dharmendra's legacy, here's looking at his extended family.

Dharmendra Family Tree

Prakash Kaur – First WifeDharmendra tied the knot with Prakash Kaur in 1954. He was just 19 years old and hadn’t joined the film industry. It was an arranged marriage and she stayed away from the limelight after Dharmendra became a superstar. Sunny Deol Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur welcomed their first child, son Sunny. Born as Ajay Singh Deol, he is an actor and politician. Sunny shared the screen space with his father in the Yamla Pagla Deewana franchise and Apne.

Pooja DeolSunny married Pooja in 1984. She is an Indian who lived in the UK with her Hindu father Krishan Dev Mahal and British mother June Sarah Mahal. Like Prakash Kaur, Pooja also stayed away from the limelight, being her husband’s quiet pillar of support.Karan DeolSunny and Pooja’s elder son, Karan Deol, is an actor. He debuted with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas and was supposed to feature in Apne 2 with his grandfather, father and uncle Bobby. He is married to Drisha Acharya. Rajveer DeolRajveer Deol is the younger son of Sunny and Pooja. Following in his family’s footsteps into Bollywood, he made his debut with Dono, co-starring Paloma Dhillon, in 2023.

Bobby DeolBobby Deol is Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur’s younger son. Born in 1969, he started his acting career early as a child actor in 1977’s Dharam Veer. Bobby made his debut as the lead with Barsaat in 1995. Tania DeolBobby tied the knot with Tania, the daughter of Devendra Ahuja, promoter of Centurion Bank, in 1996. She is the sister of Seema Sajdeh’s boyfriend, Vikram Ahuja. Aryaman DeolBobby and Tania have two sons. Aryaman Deol is their firstborn. According to reports, he is expected to make his Bollywood debut soon.Dharam DeolDharam Deol is Bobby and Tania’s younger son. He is currently studying and has stayed away from the media’s limelight.

Vijeta DeolWhile Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur’s sons are famous actors, their daughters are not in the limelight. Vijeta Deol, the elder daughter of the couple, is reportedly a businesswoman and serves as the director of Rajkamal Holdings and Trading Private Limited.Ajeita DeolSunny and Bobby’s youngest sister, Ajeita Deol, didn’t become an actor. Instead, she pursued career as a psychology teacher.

Dharmendra - Hema Malini Family

Hema MaliniDharmendra tied the knot with Hema Malini, a famous Bollywood actress, in 1980. Since he was already married to Prakash, the actor reportedly converted to Islam before his wedding with his Sholay co-star. Esha DeolOn November 2, 1981, Hema Malini and Dharmendra were blessed with a daughter, whom they named Esha. She is an actress and a dancer. Esha married Bharat Takhtani in 2012 and got divorced in 2024. They have two daughters, Radhya and Miraya.Ahana DeolAhana Deol is Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s younger daughter. She married Vaibhav Vora, a businessman, in 2014. They a son named Darien Vohra, and twin daughters named Astraia Vohra and Adea Vohra.

Abhay DeolDharmendra’s younger brother, Ajit Deol, has a son named Abhay. He is a known Bollywood actor. Ajit passed away in 2015.

Actress Deepti Bhatnagar, who is Arjun Bijlani's wife Neha Swami's aunt, is Dharmendra's daughter-in-law. She is married to the veteran actor's cousin, Veerendra's son Randeep Arya.