Dharmendra

From Punjab to the top of Hindi cinema, Dharmendra's career outlasted several eras of the industry that made him. Rajiv Vijayakar's biography traces the actor's early years, his entry into films, the roles that established him and the long stretch of stardom that followed, set against the changing shape of Bombay film production. A film journalist's research underpins the account, with attention paid to the pictures themselves as well as to the personal milestones that shaped a public image lasting across generations of viewers. In this biography: • The actor's path from rural Punjab to leading roles • Discussion of key films and the distinct phases of his career • Context on the Hindi film industry across several decades • Written by a journalist with a long record of covering cinema For readers of Indian cinema history, biography and film writing. Published by Rupa Publications and available at Boipoka.