Dharmendra is a prominent Bollywood star, who has consistently remained at the forefront. It’s undeniable that the He-Man of Bollywood has consistently been a ladies’ man, thanks to his charming appearance. Since Dharmendra was among the most in-demand actors of his time, his female co-stars were enamored with him. The actor, frequently caught up in controversies, faced trolls once more as an old photo of him became viral.
Dharmendra’s photo with an Iranian dancer becomes viral
A netizen recently shared an old photo of Dharmendra, where he was seen taking a picture with an Iranian dancer. The veteran actor was embracing the woman from behind, as she wrapped her arms around his neck. The inappropriate photo caught a lot of attention, and it was surprising to see Dharmendra posing for such a photo as an adult.
Netizens express shock as Dharmendra’s old picture goes viral
Once the image was posted on Reddit, numerous users flocked to the comments to criticize Dharmendra. In response, a social media user commented, “Dharam Paaji was a Grade A tharki back in the day but got away with it thanks to his good looks.” Another remarked, “And then he wouldn’t allow his own daughters to wear sleeveless tops or shorts back at home.” In the meantime, a third one wrote, “This is exactly why. Because he is the kind of man, he doesn’t want his daughters to attract. Screams insecurity.”
Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s unconventional marriage
For those who don’t know, Dharmendra has been married two times. His first marriage was to Prakash Kaur, with whom he had four children: Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta, and Ajeita. Later, Dharmendra entered into his second marriage with Hema Malini in 1980 while still being married to his first wife, Prakash. The couple welcomed two daughters, Esha and Ahana. Yet, Dharmendra’s second marriage to Hema was unconventional, and it became a hot topic of discussion in the media for the longest time.
Esha Deol revealed her father, Dharmendra’s possessive side
During their appearance on Simi Garewal’s talk show, Rendezvous With Simi Garewal, Hema Malini disclosed that her husband, Dharmendra, prefers their daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, to be consistently in traditional outfits. Esha also recalled how she would make Dharmendra accept her decision to join films slowly, as he would get angry. The affectionate daughter also disclosed her father, Dharmendra’s possessive nature and mentioned that he consistently urges them to stay at home. Esha noted that their upbringing is of Punjabi origin, stating that it is solely due to their mother that they were able to participate in sports and other activities.
