Dharam Singh Deol, known mononymously as Dharmendra, is an Indian actor, producer and politician who is best known for his work in Hindi films. He is also known as the "He-Man" of Indian cinema. He is among the few actors in world cinema who have over 100 successful movies as a lead actor.
In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Hindi cinema. One of his most notable roles was in the 1975 film Sholay.
He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India, representing Bikaner constituency in Rajasthan from Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2012, he was awarded India's third-highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.