The legend – Dharmendra – who passed away on 24th of November at the age 89 has left an extraordinary legacy. The icon of Indian cinema who performed over 300 films has left the world after a period of battling with his illnesses.
Dharmendra’s personal net worth is estimated between ₹335 and ₹450 crore. The veteran actor has built a financial empire through a mix of investments and businesses along with his acting career.
A look into the collective wealth of the Deol family reveals a formidable financial dynasty with a combined net worth believed to exceed ₹1,000 crore.
Bollywood’s He Man’s Fortune
Dharmendra’s stardom came from a journey of determination. He earned a mere ₹51 for his debut film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere in 1960 but soon enough he became one of the industry’s highest-paid actors. His wealth is an accumulation of various factors:
- Acting Career: He starred in numerous blockbusters from the 1960s to the 1980s that included iconic Sholay and Sita Aur Geeta where he earned significant fees per film. It reached a height where he got an estimated ₹5 crore for his final major appearance in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in 2023.
- Film Production: Under his banner – Vijayta Films – he produced films like Betaab and Barsaat. Through this he also successfully launched the careers of his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol.
- Smart Investments and Real Estate: A significant portion of his wealth was tied to property. He owned extensive real estate in Maharashtra including a prominent residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area and other properties valued at over ₹17 crore.
- Hospitality Ventures: Dharmendra successfully branched into the restaurant business with the opening of “Garam Dharam Dhaba” and “He-Man” on the Karnal Highway. The popularizing of the themed eateries based on his film persona turned out to be a big hit.
- Luxury Assets: His possessions included a collection of luxurious cars such as a vintage Fiat and a Mercedes-Benz SL500 also a Range Rover Evoque.
The Deol Family’s Financial Distribution
The figures below represent respective independent net worths of the Deol family. Each number represents their own successful careers in acting and business.
| Family Member | Estimated Net Worth (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Dharmendra | ₹335–₹450 crore |
| Hema Malini (Wife) | ₹142 crore |
| Sunny Deol (Son) | ₹130 crore |
| Bobby Deol (Son) | ₹67–₹70 crore |
| Abhay Deol (Nephew) | ₹400 crore |
The combined net worths of the Deols crosses more than ₹1,000 crore which if we go back when Dharam Paji earned a mere paycheck for his first film is truly inspirational. The Deols, as of today, are one of the most influential families in the nation and in Bollywood.
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Conclusion
Dharmendra has led a life of honour and luxury. Though this was not given to him on a silver platter but rather an earned and built empire. His cinematic legacy is going to live on for years to come. The He Man who gave the Indian cinema Veeru has left a story which Bollywood will tell for an eternity.
Written by Kenbi Riba