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“Na umar ki seema ho… na janmon ka ho bandhan.” The timeless song from Ek Duuje Ke Liye could perfectly sum up the real-life love saga of Bollywood’s He-Man Dharmendra and the Dream Girl Hema Malini. Their story wasn’t just about romance; it was about two people who defied every norm to be together. Their love blossomed on the sets of Sholay one of India’s most iconic films. Though Dharmendra and Hema had already worked together in several movies it was during the shoot of this film that their chemistry turned into an undeniable bond. Every glance every scene seemed to mirror their growing affection. Soon what started as reel romance turned into a relationship that would redefine love for generations. Dharmendra’s first marriage and the turning point Before his rise to stardom Dharmendra had married Prakash Kaur in 1954 at just 19. Together they had four children including Sunny and Bobby Deol. Despite being a devoted husband and father life had other plans for him when Hema Malini entered his world. The two wanted to marry but there was one hurdle: Dharmendra refused to divorce his first wife. He didn’t believe in separation yet he couldn’t imagine a life without Hema either. The actor eventually made a life-altering decision that shocked many: he changed his religion to marry Hema Malini. The marriage that stunned Bollywood Dharmendra embraced Islam and married Hema in 1980 without divorcing Prakash Kaur. This decision stirred headlines across the nation. While many criticised him others called it a symbol of love that transcended societal restrictions. However not everyone was happy about this union. Hema’s parents were reportedly against the marriage and even tried to fix her alliance with another leading actor of that time. When Hema rejected Sanjeev Kumar and was nearly married to Jitendra At the peak of her career Hema Malini was the dream girl of many and one among them was actor Sanjeev Kumar. He was deeply in love with her and had even proposed marriage. But Hema already drawn to Dharmendra turned him down gently. Later reports suggested that Jitendra another superstar of the time also proposed to Hema. Their marriage was nearly finalised until Dharmendra intervened. The actor reportedly reached the venue and stopped the wedding proving yet again that his love was not something he could walk away from. Even today Dharmendra and Hema’s love story remains one of Bollywood’s most talked-about real-life romances. Despite facing resistance controversy and emotional turmoil they built a life together that has lasted over four decades. Their story continues to remind people that love when true can conquer all. Highlights: Dharmendra converted to Islam to marry Hema Malini without divorcing his first wife. Hema rejected Sanjeev Kumar’s proposal despite his deep affection for her. Dharmendra stopped Hema’s marriage with Jitendra proving his undying love.