Before Dharmendra became the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood and a household name, he was a young man from Punjab who tied the knot in an arranged marriage with Prakash Kaur in 1954. At that time, Dharmendra had yet to make his mark in Hindi cinema. Long before the fame, glamour, and adulation, he was already a husband and soon became a father.
Prakash Kaur, described by those who knew her as graceful and grounded, chose to stay away from the world of films. She dedicated her life to her family, remaining a homemaker and raising her children with warmth and resilience, even as her husband’s stardom grew exponentially.
The couple became parents to four children: two sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol, and two daughters, Ajeeta and Vijeta. While Sunny and Bobby went on to follow in their father’s footsteps and become popular actors, their sisters have lived private lives. One of them is a psychologist and the other a director, both maintaining a low profile away from the media glare.
Despite Dharmendra’s second marriage to Hema Malini in 1980, the bond within his first family remained intact. Over the years, photos of Sunny Deol with his mother and sisters have often surfaced online, reflecting the quiet strength and closeness of their household.
Dharmendra’s marriage to Hema Malini was one of the most talked-about unions of its time, not just because it brought together two major stars, but because the actor was already married to Prakash Kaur. Reports suggested that he converted to Islam to solemnise his second marriage without divorcing his first wife, sparking controversy and debate across the nation.
However, Prakash Kaur’s response to the episode revealed her grace. In an old interview with Stardust, she had said that while her husband might not be the perfect husband, he was “certainly the best father.” She also spoke with understanding about Hema Malini, calling her beautiful and acknowledging that any man in Dharmendra’s place might have been drawn to her charm.
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Even after decades in the shadow of a superstar husband, Prakash Kaur has remained dignified and private. She continues to share a close bond with her children and grandchildren, staying rooted in family values. Despite the complexities of her husband’s public life, she has handled everything with quiet strength, earning the respect of those around her.
Today, at 89, Dharmendra’s legacy lives through his children and grandchildren, from Sunny and Bobby’s successful careers to Karan Deol representing the third generation of the Deol family in Bollywood. Through it all, Prakash Kaur’s unwavering presence remains the unseen foundation of the Deol household, a reminder that behind every legendary man often stands a woman who chose grace over glory.
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