Dharmendra and Hema Malini met on the sets of Tum Haseen Main Jawan and soon fell in love with each other.
The actor was married to Prakash Kaur then, yet he took a step to pursue Hema Malini into marriage.
Though the actress was not keen on getting married to him.
His efforts changed her mind.
They stated they are like every other couple, and they get into an argument now and then, but Dharmendra eventually gives in and apologizes, suggesting the reports.
Dharmendra also changed his religion to Islam for Hema Malini.
The veteran actress's parents were against their wedding.
After Hema Malini's father's demise, the couple tied the knot, though her mother was not alright.
The couple tied the knot later in 1980 and are parents to two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol.
The couple shares a 43-year relationship.
The veteran actor Dharmendra turned 88 on 8 December 2023.