Dharmendra’s Quiet Choice: Why the Veteran Star Now Lives With His First Wife, Prakash Kaur
Bobby Deol recently shared that Dharmendra is currently staying with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, while Hema Malini lives separately. Here’s a look at the family’s real dynamic beyond the headlines.
Celebrities often live under a microscope, but Dharmendra’s life has always had a certain old-world simplicity beneath all the glamour. Recently, Bobby Deol shared that his father now spends most of his time with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, at their Khandala farmhouse, a peaceful retreat away from the chaos of the city.
According to Bobby, Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur are happiest there. “They love the calm, the food, the weather,” he said, adding that his father’s emotional social media posts are just his way of expressing feelings freely.
The Parallel Life of Hema Malini
While Dharmendra enjoys his time in Khandala, Hema Malini continues to live in her Mumbai bungalow. Over the years, she’s been open about their unique living arrangement, saying it wasn’t out of bitterness but practicality. She’s built her own space, one that balances independence with affection.
Her words have always carried a quiet dignity. She once said that life gave her this arrangement, and she chose peace over complaint. That perspective, in many ways, reflects her strength.
Two Marriages, One Legacy
Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954, long before he entered films. Together they raised four children: Sunny, Bobby, Ajeeta, and Vijeta. Years later, love found him again on the sets of Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, where he met Hema Malini. They married in 1980 and had two daughters, Esha and Ahana.
For decades, the family lived in parallel worlds not divided by anger, but by circumstance. Even Esha Deol once mentioned meeting Prakash Kaur much later in life, showing how layered and delicate these family ties are.
Bobby’s Admiration for His Mother
When Bobby talks about his mother, there’s no filter. He calls her his biggest strength and a woman who adapted from a small-town life to the world of stardom with quiet resilience. “She’s had a tough journey,” he said, reflecting pride rather than pity.
He also laughed about how Dharmendra wears his heart on his sleeve. “Sometimes Papa writes things online and I ask him why. He just says he felt it in the moment,” Bobby admitted.
What This Really Tells Us
This isn’t a story about distance or drama. It’s about how love and companionship evolve with time. Dharmendra’s choice to stay with Prakash Kaur doesn’t erase his bond with Hema Malini, it simply shows that families, even the most glamorous ones, can be complex, unconventional, and yet full of warmth.
