PICS: Dharmendra’s rare unseen family moments with his two wives and 6 children
Veteran actor Dharmendra was recently hospitalised due to age-related illness but has now been discharged and is recovering at home surrounded by his family. As he recovers, take a look at his sweetest family moments with his two wives and six kids.
Gayatri Rani
November 12, 2025 / 14:07 IST
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Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra recently made headlines after he was hospitalised due to age-related illness. The actor was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning and is receiving treatment at his home. His family was devastated by Dharmendra’s hospitalisation and were visibly emotional as they visited him at the hospital. As Dharmendra recovers from a health scare, take a look at his sweet family moments.
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With his first wife The veteran actor posed with his first wife, Prakash Kaur. They got married in 1954. This rare throwback picture also features Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur’s kids, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta and Ajeeta.
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Dharmendra with Hema Malini Dharmendra and Hema Malini tied the knot in 1980 and share two kids, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, with her. Over the course of more than forty years, Dharmendra and his second wife, Hema Malini, have had a special and enduring love story. The veteran actors have often shared pictures with each other on their respective social media handles.
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Deol trio Dharmendra and his sons Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol share a strong family bond. The photo is from an award function. Besides off-screen bond, the trio have also captivated fans with their on-screen chemistry. They have starred together in the Yamla Pagla Deewana franchise and Apne.
Esha and Ahana The sweet portrait featuring Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and their daughters Esha and Ahana Deol. The daughters, twinned in black, as Dharmendra and Hema Malini, spotted vibrant outfits.
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Dharmendra with Sunny Deol Dharmendra shared this throwback picture with his elder son, Sunny Deol, reflecting on their deep father-son bond. The pic shows Sholay actor Dharmendra cooking with his young son Sunny Deol from 1965 in a picturesque setting that exemplifies father-son camping goals was recently discovered by us.
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With the younger son Dharmendra frequently shares pictures with his sons on his social media, capturing sweet family moments. Bobby poses with Dharmendra in this pic, showcasing their strong bond.
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Cherished childhood memory Another picture captures a tender and affectionate moment from Dharmendra's treasured family life. He and Hema Malini twinned in red and sweetly adore their daughter Esha Deol.
Father-Daughter goals Dharmendra posed with his and Hema Malini’s daughter, Esha Deol, joining hands and flaunting a bright smile. The father and daughter duo share a strong bond despite the entangled family narratives. Esha has publicly defended her father amidst media speculation, and she is often seen visiting him during important times, such as his recent health updates.
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Sweet moment with son In this sweet picture, featuring Dharmendra with Bobby Deol in a blanket as the father and son duo embraced each other. The veteran actor has perfectly captioned this pic, “Roohani sukoon.” Bobby often speaks of his father's grounded nature and how it shaped their upbringing, highlighting the protective, old-school love they share.
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With grandson Karan Deol Dharmendra beams with pride for his grandson, Karan Deol, representing the third generation of Deols in cinema. Special family occasions like Karan's wedding Sangeet, where the veteran actor's happiness is evident, are frequently shared on social media. The veteran actor celebrated his "darling grandson" and supported his first movie and subsequent career.
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Deol family Dharmendra shared a sweet family portrait featuring his first wife, Prakash Kaur, son Bobby Deol and grandsons Karan and Rajveer Deol. The picture is from Rajveer’s birthday, and he posed with the family wearing a flower garland around his neck.
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Twin in black Dharmendra poses with his nephew Abhay Deol. The actors looked dapper as they twinned in black outfits. Abhay was recently spotted at Dharmendra’s Mumbai residence to support his cousins amid the veteran actor’s hospitalisation.
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
![With grandson Karan Deol Dharmendra beams with pride for his grandson, Karan Deol, representing the third generation of Deols in cinema. Special family occasions like Karan's wedding Sangeet, where the veteran actor's happiness is evident, are frequently shared on social media. The veteran actor celebrated his "darling grandson" and supported his first movie and subsequent career.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/11/20251112075107_7.png "With grandson Karan Deol Dharmendra beams with pride for his grandson, Karan Deol, representing the third generation of Deols in cinema. Special family occasions like Karan's wedding Sangeet, where the veteran actor's happiness is evident, are frequently shared on social media. The veteran actor celebrated his "darling grandson" and supported his first movie and subsequent career.")
