64 years after Bollywood debut, Dharmendra changes his On-screen name

64 years after Bollywood debut, Dharmendra changes his
On-screen name

Reportedly, 64 years after he made his Bollywood debut, he has decided to include his middle and surname originally given at birth

The 88 year old Legendary actor has been wedded to the Hindi film industry for 64 years. Now he has decided to change his on-screen name. The legend who is playing a pivotal role in Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon-starrer “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”, has modified his name in the credits scene in the film.

For those unfamiliar with his background, the veteran actor was reportedly born as Dharam Singh Deol.

When he set foot to the film Upon industry in 1960, Dharmendra opted to remove his middle name and surname. However, when his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol pursued acting careers, they decided to retain their family surname.

Dharmendra has not modified his name on his X or Instagram yet. His name on his official social media accounts still reads ‘Dharmendra Deol’.

Meanwhile, on the work front, he has essayed the role of Shahid’s grandfather in
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya which released in theatres on Friday (February 9) and has received mixed reviews from film critics as well as the audience.

Dharmendra was last seen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh.

He will next be seen in the Sriram Raghavan directorial “Ikkis with Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda.
The legendary actor also has Apne 2 in the pipeline in which he reunites with sons Sunny and Bobby. However, more details about the film have not been announced by the makers yet.

News Edit K.V.Raman