Dharmendra Deol is one of those few actors who truly made a place in everyone’s heart. Born on December 8, 1935, in a small village near Phagwara, Punjab, he had a simple childhood. No film background, no big connections just a dream and the courage to follow it. After coming to Mumbai, he struggled like any newcomer but never gave up. His first film, Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (1960), gave him a small start, and from there he slowly climbed up.
People loved him for his natural acting and charming smile. Whether it was a romantic role, emotional scene, or action sequence, Dharmendra could do it all with ease. His roles in Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Chupke Chupke, and Satyakam are still remembered. He was equally good at making people laugh or cry.
His on-screen chemistry with Hema Malini turned into a real-life love story that everyone admired. Even after becoming a huge star, Dharmendra stayed simple and down-to-earth. That’s what made him special. He also served as a Member of Parliament for a few years but films always remained close to his heart.
Today, even after so many decades, Dharmendra continues to be loved by fans of all ages. His sons Sunny and Bobby Deol are carrying forward his legacy, but the warmth and charm of Dharam Paaji will always remain unmatched.
The Trinamool Congress faces a potential vertical split as a rebel faction claiming support from twenty parliamentarians threatens to defect to the central ruling coalition.
In this edition of Political Stock Exchange, watch the findings of the CVoter survey on how people responded to this and other questions related to the examination system mess amid massive anger over NEET-UG leak, CBSE, CUET chaos.
The Indian national education system faces a deepening crisis following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination due to paper leaks.
In an exclusive with India Today, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the controversies surrounding NEET and CBSE examinations were deeply unfortunate and said such incidents should never have happened.
Siddaramaiah on Thursday resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister, ending days of suspense after the Congress high command asked him to step down and pave the way for his deputy DK Shivakumar.
Siddaramaiah has resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, facilitating the transition of leadership to DK Shivakumar.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said he took responsibility for discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) twelfth-grade evaluation process, which utilised the On-Screen Marking system for the first time.
In this episode of 5 Live, watch the exclusive interview of the 19-year-old ethical hacker who hacked and exposed critical security flaws in CBSE's new digital evaluation system.
This edition of News Today examines the fourth fuel price hike in two weeks amid the West Asia crisis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be chairing a Council of Ministers meeting shortly to address the economic impact of the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadlock.
The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the fuel prices hike. Another fuel jolt for the common man as petrol and diesel prices were once again hiked across the country.
The Supreme Court has issued a verdict permitting the euthanasia of rabid and dangerous stray dogs in specific legal cases, prioritising public safety amid rising rabies deaths.
The death of 31-year-old former Miss Pune, Twisha Sharma, in Bhopal has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and investigative lapses. Found dead five months after marrying lawyer Samarth Singh, her family alleges physical abuse and a forced pregnancy termination.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni in Pune, identifying him as the alleged kingpin behind the NEET UG paper leak that led to the cancellation of the 2026 entrance examination.
The government on Friday hiked fuel prices by Rs three per litre for petrol and diesel, and Rs two for CNG, driven by rising global crude prices and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the re-examination for NEET-UG 2026 will be held on June 21 after the original May 3 test was cancelled over the paper leak controversy. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Pradhan acknowledged a "breach in the chain of command" and said the government was taking responsibility for the failure.
A massive protest was organised by the NSUI outside the Shastri Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday, against the paper leak in NEET-UG this year.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refused to answer questions or provide a response regarding NEET-UG paper leak case when approached by reporters.
The Supreme Court on Thursday banned NCERT's latest political science textbook for Class VIII, describing one chapter as a calculated attempt to erode the credibility of the judiciary.
The big focus of this episode of 5 Live is on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel during which 16 agreements were inked, and 11 announcements made, elevating bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership.
