Dharmendra was that Bollywood star, who even though he is no more in this world, will always shine on the screen and in the hearts of his fans through his films. Everyone knows about Dharam ji that he had two marriages. His first marriage was with Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini became his second wife. Hema came into Dharam ji's life when he had become a superstar. But when he got married to Prakash Kaur, he was a common man. He had nothing to do with films. The reason for this marriage was Rs 125. How? Let us tell you the whole story…

Dharmendra's story narrated in 'Indian Idol'

Recently Dharmendra was remembered in 'Indian Idol 16'. Dharam ji's special friend Jeetendra had arrived as a special guest. The episode was 15th. During this time, when the contestants sang songs filmed on Dharmendra, many interesting stories also emerged. One such story was narrated by host Aditya Narayan, which was about Dharmendra's first earning and first marriage. Aditya told that Dharmendra's first earning was Rs 125. He got this while working as a clerk in the Railways.

As soon as the first salary came, the parents decided to marry Dharmendra.

Aditya further told that as soon as Dharmendra's first salary came, his parents felt that he had now become financially independent. So he got her married to Prakash Kaur. Aditya also told that this happened before Dharam ji entered films. According to him, later Dharam ji decided to become an actor and after convincing his family, he left the railway job and came to Mumbai and started from scratch and became a superstar on the basis of his hard work.

When did Dharmendra's first marriage take place?

Dharmendra's first marriage took place in 1954. At that time his age was only 19 years. In 1957, his son Sunny Deol was born. Three years later, in 1960, his first film 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere' came. After entering films, Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur had three children, Vijeta Deol, Ajeta Deol and Bobby Deol. When Dharmendra married for the second time in 1980, he was 45 years old and his son Sunny Deol was 22 years old. Dharmendra and Hema Malini have two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

Dharmendra worked in more than 300 films in his career, which include 'Sita Aur Geeta', 'Satyakaam', 'Sholay', 'Apne', 'Yamla Pagla Deewana', 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' and 'Teri Baton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' etc. Dharmendra's next film 'Ikkis' will be released on December 25.