Dharmendra's first wife Prakash Kaur (Photo: Instagram | @iambobbydeol)
Dharmendra's death at 89 has brought renewed attention to the quieter side of his life, far away from the glamour that defined his stardom. At the heart of this lesser-known chapter is Prakash Kaur, the woman who shared his life long before the fame, the controversies and the endless spotlight.
Their bond began in a humble Punjabi household and endured through most turbulent phases of Dharmendra's journey including his final days spent between Pune and Mumbai.
Before he came to be known as the charismatic "He-Man" of Hindi cinema, Dharmendra was Dharam Singh Deol, a youngster from Punjab bound together by family values. By his side stood Prakash Kaur in those early years, offering stability much before his career took off.
For most of her life, Prakash Kaur kept away from public view and she focused on her home and her children and the responsibilities that came with marrying someone who later turned out to be one of India's best-loved stars. Her rare public appearances and measured words have always reflected grace and restraint.
Born in the year 1919, Prakash Kaur lived through a very different era, shaped by traditional expectations and firm cultural norms. Her life with Dharmendra reflects that generational backdrop and making their marriage 71 years old as of June 12, 2025.
The marriage of the couple was arranged back in 1954, decades before Dharmendra entered the world of cinema. He was only 19 at the time, still far from becoming an icon.
Prakash Kaur was much older and part of a traditional match between their families. The age difference, though common for marriages in those times was never talked about publicly during their long marriage and she was only 19 years.
Together, they brought up four children as Sunny and Bobby Deol went on to chart remarkable careers in films, while their daughters, Vijeta and Ajeeta, chose to live private lives away from the media rush. Friends often describe Prakash as the steady anchor of the household.
No. Even though Dharmendra married Hema Malini in 1980, Prakash never divorced Dharmendra. She remained committed to her family and maintained dignity, even in her rare interview. She once said that Dharmendra might not have been the ideal husband, but he was always a devoted father.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and aims to provide context without making personal judgments or unverifiable claims.
